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FV57 OTN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,275 mi
Last recorded136,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 OTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 136,275 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 136,267 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 135,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 133,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 132,464 miles

Centre hand brake cable rubbing on propshaft.

Offside Front Inner Tyre out of shap.

Fail 29 Jun 2022 132,457 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Centre hand brake cable rubbing on propshaft.

Offside Front Inner Tyre out of shap.

Rear Foot brake low reading.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 131,318 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 131,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 130,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 127,773 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 127,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,582 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 123,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 118,926 miles

Exhaust hangar broken but exhaust still secure.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 111,583 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged

Exhaust hangers rotten

Pass 12 Nov 2015 104,679 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,495 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 81,630 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 74,123 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 46,504 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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FV57 OTN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

FV57 OTN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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