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FG57 LRL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,188 mi
Last recorded184,188 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 184,188 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 184,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2023 166,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2023 166,775 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 11 Apr 2022 149,330 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 149,167 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 135,480 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 115,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal movement no leakage (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play requires tightening (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake cable,anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 115,754 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive emissions test showed failure (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush internal movement no leakage (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play requires tightening (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake cable,anti roll bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 106,840 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both Nearside/Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 106,840 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,024 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,033 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front chips on windscreen.

Nearside Front top mount has slight movement.

Offside Rear child seat fitted.

bottom engine covers fitted.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 67,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,353 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 47,504 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,420 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,618 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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FG57 LRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FG57 LRL, 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 FG57 LRL registered?

FG57 LRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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