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FG57 UVE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,067 mi
Last recorded121,067 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 UVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 121,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 121,051 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,969 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,114 miles

Undertray's fitted, unable to check brake pipes fully.

Pass 26 Jul 2017 90,246 miles

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded over rear subframe.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,599 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 86,599 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel outer steering arm. (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front provides insufficient washer liquid but nearside covers screen.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 71,931 miles

slight play in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,162 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil underneath vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,322 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 33,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UVE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

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

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