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FL57 AOD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,534 mi
Last recorded142,534 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 AOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 142,534 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 130,421 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 118,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 118,478 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2023 104,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2023 104,764 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 91,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 73,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 58,089 miles

advise both front and n/s/r metal b/pipes to flexi pipe s showing signs of rust fatigue

advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Fail 1 Jun 2020 58,089 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

advise rear tyres on 3mm tread depth

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,780 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 52,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,821 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,205 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 35,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,447 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 17,810 miles

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on edge

O/S Repeater lens has slight crack

Pass 5 Sep 2011 13,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,785 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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FL57 AOD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL57 AOD, 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 FL57 AOD registered?

FL57 AOD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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