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FG07 XLD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,616 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down on outer edges and getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 129,614 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn down on outer edges and getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 123,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both wheels (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 111,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,004 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 17 Oct 2019 92,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing in centre of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 92,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing in centre of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2018 84,302 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nail in tyre n/s/f and n/s/r ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 77,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,653 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre warn on inner edges of tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts to tread area

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2016 66,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre warn on inner edges of tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has small cuts to tread area

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,882 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 44,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,132 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,087 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,334 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,153 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 XLD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

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

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