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FP57 BWB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,556 mi
Last recorded139,556 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 139,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 134,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various steering and suspension components corroded but considered excessive

Fail 11 Aug 2023 134,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various steering and suspension components corroded but considered excessive

Pass 8 Aug 2022 127,793 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 127,793 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 120,956 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 120,956 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 116,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 113,106 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 113,106 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 109,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 109,348 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,919 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,671 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,313 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 94,313 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,468 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,185 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,185 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,550 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 61,928 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 53,586 miles

n/s/r brake binding/ under body covered in trims/ REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT REQUIRE URGENT ATTENTION/

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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FP57 BWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP57 BWB, 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 FP57 BWB registered?

FP57 BWB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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