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FT07 HWN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,642 mi
Last recorded168,642 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 168,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 160,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 160,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 150,088 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pull to left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 136,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,285 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted;under trays fitted;sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 110,241 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,540 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 96,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (upper facing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 93,234 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in middle of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,960 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2016 84,724 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2015 80,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,995 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,405 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 75,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,713 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 57,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 46,471 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,001 miles

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

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 HWN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

FT07 HWN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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