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FV57 VND

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,102 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded, but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Apr 2026 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 May 2025 100,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 100,710 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 100,578 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 100,577 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 100,233 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear exhaust needs attention

Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,984 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 98,210 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,224 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,723 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,173 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 88,173 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,170 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 73,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 73,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,112 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,073 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,023 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 VND is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VND, 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 VND registered?

FV57 VND is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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