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FV57 UPH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

239,282 mi
Last recorded239,282 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 239,282 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 218,243 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 210,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 198,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 186,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 186,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall where bulge is located cords are visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 178,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 171,817 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

drivers inner door handle slightly damage

Fail 1 Aug 2020 171,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D, bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has cuts exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D, bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

drivers inner door handle slightly damage

Pass 17 Jul 2019 163,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 163,652 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 155,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,848 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 138,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 135,659 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 122,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 107,371 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 75,960 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,805 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 46,909 miles

Undertrays fitted

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

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 UPH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UPH, 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 UPH registered?

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

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