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FT07 AFE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,929 mi
Last recorded148,929 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 AFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 148,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 148,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also brake pipe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 129,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover temp repair

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2024 129,326 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover temp repair

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2023 108,106 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 93,389 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 82,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 72,244 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 72,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended keeps locking when trying to pull belt out. (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 57,806 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,358 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,376 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 52,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 50,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,650 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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FT07 AFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FT07 AFE, 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 FT07 AFE registered?

FT07 AFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 July 2007.

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