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FP57 FRP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,304 mi
Last recorded75,304 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 75,304 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2026 75,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 69,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 64,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 59,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules, Front And Rear and Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

TPMS Warning On

Fail 25 Oct 2023 59,217 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules, Front And Rear and Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

TPMS Warning On

Pass 31 Oct 2022 53,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,868 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all windows lightly tinted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 48,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

all windows lightly tinted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 44,713 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 44,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,122 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 30,122 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 24,675 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 24,675 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,490 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 22,490 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault esp (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,843 miles

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,647 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,778 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 11,829 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,462 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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FP57 FRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

FP57 FRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is FP57 FRP safe to buy?

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