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FL07 SVP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,560 mi
Last recorded187,560 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 SVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 187,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 187,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 178,251 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 178,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 162,833 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 151,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 151,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 140,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 133,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 May 2016 133,283 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 131,784 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 131,784 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 130,266 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 129,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 126,735 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 124,707 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 124,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 111,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 111,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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FL07 SVP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FL07 SVP, 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 FL07 SVP registered?

FL07 SVP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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