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FV56 YPP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,749 mi
Last recorded139,749 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 YPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 139,749 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 131,726 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 131,726 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test + chip screen ()

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak.

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 118,004 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease.STRONG ADVISE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff slight oil leak.

Underbody/suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened front + rear,

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,316 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease/other material

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber has a slight rip

engine covers/under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brakes noisy on RBT

rear diff has oil surrounding it

rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty

Fail 17 Jan 2020 108,316 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))

All brake pipes coated in grease/other material

Brake pad(s) wearing thin OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE REAR WILL NEED ATTENTION VERY SOON AROUND 1.8MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber has a slight rip

engine covers/under trays & sill covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brakes noisy on RBT

rear diff has oil surrounding it

rear exhaust skin corroded & rusty

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,157 miles

brake pads front and rear worn thin.brake pedal rubber worn.screen chip.rear springs corroded.rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 82,415 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,816 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 50,186 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,384 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

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 YPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV56 YPP, 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 YPP registered?

FV56 YPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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