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FV56 JZF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,879 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,879 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

n/s/f wheel bearing not checked due to brake sized

Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,382 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,541 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (ball joint facing down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (ball joint facing down) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 82,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,246 miles

nearside front fog lamp water in lens

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp water in lens

offside front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,722 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 72,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,796 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,525 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs warning light illuminated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 45,207 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 JZF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF registered?

FV56 JZF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is FV56 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 JZF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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