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FV57 UPG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 100,224 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,006 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,464 miles

Both front drop link boots perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 73,935 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 73,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 70,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,261 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 62,339 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,351 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014
Fail 11 Nov 2014 56,526 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,213 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,672 miles

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

N/S Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 40,186 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 UPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 UPG registered?

FV57 UPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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