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FG07 XFS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,994 mi
Last recorded135,994 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 135,994 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 130,852 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror loose

shock absorber casings corroding

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Fail 5 May 2021 130,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rears (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror loose

shock absorber casings corroding

slight wear in n/s steering joint

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,577 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 125,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 122,603 miles

rear brake back plates deteriorating

front subframe corroding

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,049 miles

n/s/f track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,049 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,339 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,780 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 85,498 miles

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

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side wiper blade poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 63,357 miles

front discs worn and corroded

front pads appear low

rear pads appear low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 53,444 miles

n/s/rear handbrake lower than o/s

torque reaction arm bushes slight movment

Pass 30 Mar 2010 44,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 44,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XFS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XFS, 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 XFS registered?

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

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