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FIG 1397

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,256 mi
Last recorded139,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 1397
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 139,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 139,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 210,850 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 210,350 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 207,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 205,237 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 202,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 186,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 154,860 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 124,166 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 97,202 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,864 miles

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)

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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FIG 1397 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FIG 1397, 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 FIG 1397 registered?

FIG 1397 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is FIG 1397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 1397 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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