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FG57 UVB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,713 mi
Last recorded52,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 UVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 52,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 52,713 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front lower middle arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,008 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 21 Jan 2025 42,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 34,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 34,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.45.17...95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 30,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 30,070 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 30,070 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 29,564 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 27,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,329 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,372 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,839 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 14,098 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 10,659 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 UVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FG57 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

FG57 UVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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The MOT history for FG57 UVB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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