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FG07 UNK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,907 mi
Last recorded178,907 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 178,907 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 162,675 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 144,814 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 144,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 137,260 miles

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

corrosion around rear shocker top mountings

Fail 1 Feb 2021 137,260 miles

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

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

corrosion around rear shocker top mountings

Pass 12 Feb 2020 133,337 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 124,223 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 118,715 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,625 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,168 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken

under body covers fitted

under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2016 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 104,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

park brake lever stiff but serviceable

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,356 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 76,343 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 69,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2011 55,121 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,121 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,744 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 UNK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNK, 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 UNK registered?

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

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