MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted covering testable items
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted covering testable items
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
sill covers / undertray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipe (at nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted to vehicle
undertrays fitted to vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
undertrays fitted to vehicle
under trays fitted to vehicle
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread (225/45/17)
Offside Front tyre wearing on inner tread((225/45/17)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
large engine cover fitted not fully checked in engine bay
underside not fully tested due to plastic undertrays
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FM07 ELX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 FM07 ELX, 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 FM07 ELX registered?
FM07 ELX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2007.
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