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FX57 OBL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,471 mi
Last recorded128,471 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 128,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 128,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,381 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

nearside front side indicator slight damage

Pass 15 Dec 2017 91,910 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 80,104 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,078 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 78,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,493 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,493 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 72,716 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres showing some wear on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 65,268 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,173 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 42,723 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges . small cut in l/h/front side wall

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 OBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

FX57 OBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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