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FG07 RWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,554 mi
Last recorded126,554 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 RWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 126,554 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 126,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ( as marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 122,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 118,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 114,560 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 112,406 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 112,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,504 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,504 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 78,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,213 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 56,258 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 56,253 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 47,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,949 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 42,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,935 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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FG07 RWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

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