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FX07 XWH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,661 mi
Last recorded165,661 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 165,661 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust system temporarily secured.

exhaust system deteriated - temporarily repaired.

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract.

nearside rear tyre inner tread worn low - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

offside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 22 Feb 2025 160,727 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust temporarily secured

offside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 20 Feb 2024 156,303 miles

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust mount/bracket deteriated - temporarily fixed

exhaust system deteriated - minor leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2023 150,980 miles

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

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

exhaust mount defective - temporarily secured

nearside rear tyre tread depth worn near 1.6 mm legal limit/wall scuffed - ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL

Pass 22 Feb 2022 147,228 miles

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

rear tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Fail 21 Feb 2022 147,228 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

rear tyre tread depths starting to wear low

Pass 20 Feb 2021 142,527 miles

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

offside front tyre tread deteriated- cracked

rear tyre wall scuffed

Fail 19 Feb 2021 142,527 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front tyre tread deteriated- cracked

rear tyre wall scuffed

Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,395 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 138,395 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 131,903 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken / exhaust system is still adequately supported..

Fail 12 Feb 2018 126,509 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust mounting broken / exhaust system is still adequately supported..

Pass 13 Feb 2017 120,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,180 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 100,220 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 91,517 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 90,000 miles

E M L illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre shows sidewall damage

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2013 88,025 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 78,072 miles

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)

engine warning light on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 62,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FX07 XWH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FX07 XWH, 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 FX07 XWH registered?

FX07 XWH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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