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FN56 EOJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,086 mi
Last recorded164,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 164,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 161,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2022 153,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 147,251 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 144,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 141,651 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 141,650 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,607 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 130,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,033 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,849 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,075 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 110,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 110,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 102,403 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level very low

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,343 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges advise tracking check

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,376 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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FN56 EOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FN56 EOJ, 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 FN56 EOJ registered?

FN56 EOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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