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FV56 PZO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

306,915 mi
Last recorded306,915 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 306,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARKING BRAKE CABLE TOUCHING PROP SHAFT (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES TIE ROD ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES SUSPENSION ARM FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 306,904 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn SUSPENSION ARM REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DAMAGED WALL, FEATHERING AND CUT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess PARKING BRAKE CABLE TOUCHING PROP SHAFT (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES TIE ROD ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES SUSPENSION ARM FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ACROSS UNDER BODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 179,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 179,125 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken support mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both light have been converted into Zenon (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 174,872 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 163,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,683 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 141,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 141,562 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 135,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,312 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 129,312 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 121,805 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 121,805 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 110,905 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 110,905 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,531 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 65,406 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 PZO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PZO, 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 PZO registered?

FV56 PZO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2007.

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