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FG07 XNU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,622 mi
Last recorded121,622 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 121,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 119,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 111,889 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLUS OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 111,889 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PLUS OFFSIDE REAR AND NEARSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,893 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,893 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 105,716 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH REAR TO FRONT FROM FLEXI PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread STONE CHIP DAMAGE TOP OF PLATE (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 101,015 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSE TO FRONT SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexable brake hose , across axle to front section (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover is fitted, and undertrays are obscuring some of the testable items

Fail 28 Aug 2015 96,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Track control arm ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXABLE BRAKE HOSE TO FRONT SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexable brake hose , across axle to front section (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover is fitted, and undertrays are obscuring some of the testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 80,566 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 80,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 62,036 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,066 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 30,162 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 XNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

FG07 XNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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