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FM07 TFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,775 mi
Last recorded210,775 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 TFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 210,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2021 210,775 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 207,357 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 205,411 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 202,320 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 202,252 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 196,253 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 196,253 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 178,784 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 178,784 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 162,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,581 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 136,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 115,682 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING SIDEWALL DAMAGE (no webbing or cord showing at this time)

BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS SHOWING DAMAGE -- ALTHOUGH NO CORD OR WEBBING IS SHOWING IT IS WITHOUT DOUBT THE STRENGTH OF BOTH FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALLS HAS BEEN COMPRIMISED --

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND LIPPED -- ONLY JUST MEETING M.O.T CRITERIA --

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs worn

Near side front side wall has cut

Near vsid e rear tyre has cuts on side wall and in tread area

Off side rear tyre has cut on side wall

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2010 77,060 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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FM07 TFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

FM07 TFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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