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FG07 ETE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

123,685 mi
Last recorded123,685 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 122,716 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 122,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 121,838 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 121,777 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 116,185 miles

Front Outer both splash guards damaged,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most lower most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn as marked, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer both splash guards damaged,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most lower most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 105,047 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 104,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 98,983 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2018 91,274 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 91,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 88,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 80,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 75,675 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 71,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,351 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs and pads look worn

advise nsr tyre tread getting low

Fail 7 Apr 2010 43,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front discs and pads look worn

advise nsr tyre tread getting low

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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FG07 ETE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FG07 ETE, 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 FG07 ETE registered?

FG07 ETE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FG07 ETE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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