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FV57 UPM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,830 mi
Last recorded137,830 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,830 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 137,828 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,613 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,613 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2020 122,597 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2020 122,597 miles

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows red light to the front (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 103,492 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 97,396 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 91,080 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,884 miles

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

Undershields fitted and engine covers not allowing a full inspection

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,696 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 58,357 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,595 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,189 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,518 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,191 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 UPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

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

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