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FG07 VKA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,896 mi
Last recorded162,896 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 162,896 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 162,894 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 155,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 150,835 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f o/s/f lower x 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 144,199 miles

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 128,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted /engine cover fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2019 118,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,983 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,139 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 108,137 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 90,560 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread getting low on outer edge 2mm

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre tread getting low on outer edge 2mm

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,509 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 73,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,155 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,963 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,832 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 VKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VKA, 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 VKA registered?

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

Is FG07 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 VKA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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