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FE57 XGV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,290 mi
Last recorded182,290 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 182,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2023 177,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2023 177,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,010 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from left to right across fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 165,419 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inner sill (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bodywork has slight damage but no sharp edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to wheels both sides (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted some components unable to check

Pass 10 Oct 2018 162,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 149,835 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 134,115 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 117,292 miles

Engine Management Light remains on.

Pass 17 May 2014 99,549 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 83,996 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge and starting to crack between tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm and starting to crack between tread

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,834 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 66,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,967 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2010 42,012 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 XGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

FE57 XGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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