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FV56 JYS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,130 mi
Last recorded202,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 JYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 202,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 196,171 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 188,116 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 177,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 177,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 171,254 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 171,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 153,691 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge ,and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer is corroded and has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 153,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge ,and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer is corroded and has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 147,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,230 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 122,230 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 103,746 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

no visible access to measure oil temperature during emissions test

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,589 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, edges worn nearly smooth and round onto sidewalls too, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

no visible dipstick access to measure engine oil temperature

Fail 20 Dec 2016 92,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, edges worn nearly smooth and round onto sidewalls too, tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner wheel rim buckled

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

no visible dipstick access to measure engine oil temperature

Pass 29 Dec 2015 78,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre pressure found to be low, corrected

Pass 16 Jan 2015 63,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 63,037 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,766 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 31,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,678 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,266 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 21,364 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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FV56 JYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV56 JYS, 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 FV56 JYS registered?

FV56 JYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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