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FE57 XFS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

186,736 mi
Last recorded186,736 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 186,736 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 181,467 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 164,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 150,551 miles

Front Inner tyres edges wearing slightly

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,518 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,004 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,006 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 119,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 116,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

noise from power steering belt on full lock

Fail 29 May 2018 116,557 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

noise from power steering belt on full lock

Pass 30 May 2017 104,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on edges

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 92,497 miles

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jun 2016 92,497 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pipes corroding

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 May 2015 80,062 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 29 May 2014 70,157 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 70,126 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 May 2013 60,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 50,654 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 40,917 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,709 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FE57 XFS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE57 XFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FE57 XFS registered?

FE57 XFS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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