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FL57 MHO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 96,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 87,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 87,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 74,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,462 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 59,159 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,569 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,552 miles

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

Offside parking brake effort reduced

Parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Pass 13 Nov 2019 53,843 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 53,782 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,829 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 50,829 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,873 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (across rear axle) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,653 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 37,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2014 32,682 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,452 miles

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

Nearside front tyre perished.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 24 Nov 2012 23,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 18,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,872 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 MHO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MHO, 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 MHO registered?

FL57 MHO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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