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FG07 XLW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

45,749 mi
Last recorded45,749 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 45,749 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,242 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 3 Jul 2024 41,490 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 40,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 40,976 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 40,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,379 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 4 Jun 2020 38,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 36,462 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear slight cut in tyre outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 32,427 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,591 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,069 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 24,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,021 miles

Uneven tyre wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2010 18,152 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 XLW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG07 XLW registered?

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

Is FG07 XLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG07 XLW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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