MOT Status
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136,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AND O/S/REAR FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure BRACKET INSECURE (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn AND O/S/REAR FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative DAMAGED (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative SNAPPED (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear level sensor snapped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 under panels (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread (4.1.E.1)
beam setter set to zero
engine cover fitter
under tray fitted
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FV57 XLT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?
FV57 XLT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2007.
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