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FT07 RBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,274 mi
Last recorded143,274 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 RBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,274 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 141,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 125,098 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 125,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 111,997 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 98,688 miles

under car fitted plastic cover.

Fail 22 Sep 2018 98,688 miles

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

under car fitted plastic cover.

Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,283 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 89,283 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 84,151 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,826 miles

o/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,326 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 62,140 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,345 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 54,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 45,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 36,502 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 RBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT07 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

FT07 RBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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