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FV57 UPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 154,763 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 154,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 147,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 140,976 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,584 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,137 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2021 119,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,028 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Exhaust rear box corroded and blowing

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 105,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 92,920 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 84,272 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 84,272 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in both rear seats affecting seat belt inspection

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,145 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,698 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,774 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,145 miles

back box unit detorating

Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,753 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,816 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 UPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

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

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