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FV07 YDW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,694 mi
Last recorded117,694 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,069 miles

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 1 Nov 2021 104,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Couple of small stone chips in the front windscreen

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,093 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,836 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,809 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,601 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 77,362 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,037 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 56,346 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 46,159 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 36,795 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 YDW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

FV07 YDW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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