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FG07 VHY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,647 mi
Last recorded127,647 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 127,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 120,929 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,682 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 111,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,694 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f lower anti roll bar linkage balljoint rubber slightly split

Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,094 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 96,066 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,128 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 83,514 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint steal arm pointing up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 76,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner+outer edge (205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge (205/55/16

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad light on

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 40,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre - no cords showing

Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,086 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 VHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

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