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FX57 GAO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,051 mi
Last recorded123,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 GAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 123,051 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 121,273 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,443 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,757 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 108,757 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 102,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 98,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 98,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STABILISER LINK RUBBER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 72,481 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,312 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 54,692 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 54,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,984 miles

Air bag warning illuminated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 41,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Air bag warning illuminated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,085 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 GAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX57 GAO registered?

FX57 GAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FX57 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX57 GAO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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