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FG07 XGC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,149 mi
Last recorded107,149 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 107,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 104,599 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 6 Apr 2024 101,331 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 98,645 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 98,645 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 97,510 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 97,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake efficiency low @18%

Pass 29 Nov 2019 95,530 miles

Front UNDERTRAY INSECURE.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALLS DAMAGED, SUSPECT BEEN RUN LOW ON PRESSURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 95,520 miles

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

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

Front UNDERTRAY INSECURE.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALLS DAMAGED, SUSPECT BEEN RUN LOW ON PRESSURE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,536 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded to flexi

Offside Front brake pipe corroded to flexi

Offside Rear brake binding

Fail 28 Nov 2018 91,530 miles

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

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded to flexi

Offside Front brake pipe corroded to flexi

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,159 miles

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 91,159 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated DOES NOT RELEASE FULLY. (3.1.3c)

Offside Front TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,040 miles

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

rear brake pads worn to 1/4

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,036 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear brake pads worn to 1/4

rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,340 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 70,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2014 61,887 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,352 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 53,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,362 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,704 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,298 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 XGC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?

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

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