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FX57 CZB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,339 mi
Last recorded113,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 CZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 113,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 103,640 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,185 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside wiper does not park at the bottom of the screen

Fail 7 Nov 2019 92,025 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside wiper does not park at the bottom of the screen

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,407 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 85,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake binds slightly but does not register on rbt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket missing but still secure

exposed brake pipe ends are corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake binds slightly but does not register on rbt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust bracket missing but still secure

exposed brake pipe ends are corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2016 78,090 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 76,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,667 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,122 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,769 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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FX57 CZB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX57 CZB, 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 FX57 CZB registered?

FX57 CZB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is FX57 CZB safe to buy?

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