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FV07 XHS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,765 mi
Last recorded119,765 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 119,765 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Mar 2025 119,765 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 10 Jan 2024 117,589 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,334 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 111,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 103,648 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 103,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 94,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,730 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 75,473 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 14 Jun 2018 73,174 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2017 72,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,347 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,347 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 64,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 61,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 53,667 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 45,535 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,175 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 28,843 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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FV07 XHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FV07 XHS, 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 FV07 XHS registered?

FV07 XHS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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