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FG07 XFW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,518 mi
Last recorded128,518 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,518 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 128,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 102,438 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,508 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,165 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,688 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 68,995 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 61,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,916 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 41,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,835 miles

Offside and Nearside Rear coil springs starting to show signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2011 21,573 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 15,226 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 XFW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XFW, 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 XFW registered?

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

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