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FV07 HYG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,066 mi
Last recorded131,066 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 HYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 131,066 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 May 2026 131,064 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 127,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 123,088 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 119,448 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2022 116,657 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 116,651 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 114,169 miles

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

Offside Front top mount noisy

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 110,477 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 110,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 104,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 101,968 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 May 2017 70,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 65,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 50,705 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 50,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,552 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 29,487 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 23,900 miles

O/S/F tyre centre tread cracking and tyre very slightly distorted.

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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FV07 HYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FV07 HYG, 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 FV07 HYG registered?

FV07 HYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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