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FG07 RZT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyre on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear roll bar d-bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes above subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe has corrosion all over (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 161,470 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear Tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,218 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 153,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,604 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 130,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017
Pass 8 Apr 2016 113,762 miles

front brake pads appear low

steering / suspension has slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2016 113,762 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads appear low

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,749 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 82,105 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,333 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,327 miles

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

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

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 RZT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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