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FG07 USB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,185 mi
Last recorded202,185 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 USB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 202,185 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 195,520 miles

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate, slight oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2024 183,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 172,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 158,779 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 240,095 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,041 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,883 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 123,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Front control arm ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight flickering. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Sidelight flickering. (4.2.3 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Items removed from rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,411 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R tyre on 4mm tread

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 1 Apr 2017 104,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 91,324 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,060 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Apr 2014 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,885 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,105 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 53,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very worn

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,644 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)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 33,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,797 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 USB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG07 USB, 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 USB registered?

FG07 USB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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