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FG07 VJL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,744 mi
Last recorded126,744 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,744 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 122,000 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 121,046 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 116,543 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 116,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,630 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 99,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,437 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,439 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 53,753 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,793 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 VJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

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

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