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FX57 NKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,278 mi
Last recorded123,278 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 NKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 123,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced door mirror type (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning door mirror type (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer / including stop lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 118,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer / including stop lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 110,325 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pads inner/outer worn down to minimum limit

head light beam images poor/weak

Fail 20 Aug 2024 110,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer part of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working outer light out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning outer light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pads inner/outer worn down to minimum limit

head light beam images poor/weak

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,321 miles

under trays/covers fitted front to rear

Pass 8 Aug 2022 98,919 miles

under trays/covers fitted front to rear

Pass 5 Aug 2021 93,710 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 86,423 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured fitted in door mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drag link lower gaiter deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front drag link lower gaiter deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,613 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,063 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 43,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 42,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,631 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,941 miles

exhaust emissions high 2.22

Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,349 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,279 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 NKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 NKZ, 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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FX57 NKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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