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FG07 XFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 131,439 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 128,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension parts rear coil springs , arm , sub frames corroded in general

Pass 2 Dec 2024 124,174 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides strongly advised to replace (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both strongly advised to replace (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 119,108 miles

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

all suspension parts coil springs , arm , sub frames corroded in general

Fail 23 Nov 2023 119,108 miles

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

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

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

all suspension parts coil springs , arm , sub frames corroded in general

Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 106,407 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 106,407 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 102,775 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,007 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,858 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 10 Jan 2019 93,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 19 Jan 2018 86,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,000 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 14 Feb 2017 80,000 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,050 miles

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to chassis

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 73,050 miles

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

engine cover fitted

slight corrosion to chassis

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,721 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 64,721 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2015 64,647 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,896 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 42,105 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 41,925 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 33,325 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 33,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,616 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010

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 XFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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