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FRC 422

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRC 422
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 103,780 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 101,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 101,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 97,724 miles

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2023 97,707 miles

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

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,049 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 86,779 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 83,599 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 83,599 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 79,166 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 71,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted cannot inspect some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2015 59,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 51,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,862 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,838 miles

Bumper bracket missing on OSR

Signs of oil leak on os of engine, oil level on min

Slight cracking on both rear tyre inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,926 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 21,066 miles

front discs starting to wear thin

Fail 24 Nov 2010 21,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front discs starting to wear thin

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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FRC 422 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRC 422, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FRC 422 registered?

FRC 422 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is FRC 422 safe to buy?

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