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FV57 VNT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,851 mi
Last recorded61,851 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 61,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 59,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,658 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 53,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 53,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to both rear flex's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,600 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 49,696 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2019 46,290 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 38,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 38,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 30,917 miles

sill covers fitted

various undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2015 25,316 miles

various undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2014 21,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 21,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 18,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,795 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 21 Dec 2011 12,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 9,919 miles

Nearside 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)

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

chassis under covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

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 VNT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNT, 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 VNT registered?

FV57 VNT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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