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FG07 XGL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

187,341 mi
Last recorded187,341 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 187,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2026 187,216 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 185,717 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 183,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 183,038 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 182,166 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 182,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 159,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 159,429 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 94W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 142,525 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,290 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 123,346 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertryas fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertryas fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,987 miles

Corrosion underside

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroding

Suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2017 101,986 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion underside

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust corroding

Suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,772 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,432 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 79,951 miles

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

one exhast mount snaped

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,966 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,725 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 54,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,773 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,010 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 XGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

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

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