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FX07 ZFU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,350 mi
Last recorded136,350 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 ZFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 136,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,773 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 133,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2018 129,574 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,210 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 103,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,188 miles

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 29 Feb 2012 84,299 miles

rear discs lipped

Fail 25 Feb 2012 84,098 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear discs lipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 65,214 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 46,010 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate cracked

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 ZFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

FX07 ZFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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