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FH56 PFN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,633 mi
Last recorded196,633 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 PFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 196,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 184,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 184,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 172,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 172,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 162,607 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 148,013 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 115,329 miles

advise rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

advise slight movement in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 4 Feb 2015 103,393 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,499 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,360 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 42,972 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,920 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)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FH56 PFN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH56 PFN, 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 FH56 PFN registered?

FH56 PFN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is FH56 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH56 PFN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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