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FV57 VMH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,486 mi
Last recorded88,486 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 88,486 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 88,486 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 87,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and at rear in places on limit? (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces corroded up? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory fitted covers

front side lights different colours and offside flicker?

Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and at rear in places on limit? (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner discs faces corroded up? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory fitted covers

front side lights different colours and offside flicker?

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,987 miles

both front brake discs inner faces dirty and a bit of judder on offside front ?

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front to rear at rear and offside rear and both front by flexys corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2018 75,977 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges but more on inner edge but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake discs inner faces dirty and a bit of judder on offside front ?

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front to rear at rear and offside rear and both front by flexys corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,696 miles

engine bay and under covers fitted

front tyres slight wear on edges

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded at end to flexi

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded where visible, goes behind covers

n/s/r seat belt buckle sticks/does not clip in intermittently

o/s/f brake pipe corroded at end to flexi, been greased

rear brakes imbalanced, 220/310

rear tyres worn low, close to legal limit

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,797 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure

Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism does not secure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts just starting to corroded and front to rear at rear by end of under tray (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyres outer wall very small tear

Nearside Rear seat belt stork faulty

Offside Rear side light bulbs dim and nearside top inner?

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2014 49,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 49,850 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,079 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 41,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,433 miles

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

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

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 VMH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

FV57 VMH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is FV57 VMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 VMH shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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