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FV57 ANF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ANF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 188,591 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti role bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 188,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti role bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 185,765 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 185,758 miles

Headlamp aim too low Due to broken height leveling device (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling arm broken ( on front suspension ) (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 182,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 182,598 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm tread & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 179,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 175,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 171,625 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 167,095 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2019 162,236 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 162,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 156,625 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 156,599 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control, inner bush " arm to subframe" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 158,455 miles

No boost button fitted !

paddle shift leversnot of amg quality

Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 143,556 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,717 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 139,717 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 130,111 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 123,707 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 111,756 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 111,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,554 miles

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

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

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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FV57 ANF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FV57 ANF, 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 FV57 ANF registered?

FV57 ANF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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