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FY07 VRW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

43,595 mi
Last recorded43,595 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 VRW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 43,595 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 43,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 35,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,524 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 31,552 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 30,737 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 30,370 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture supply (leaking under pressure) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 29,967 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 29,967 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 28,861 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,845 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 24,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 22,296 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 17,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,062 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,339 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,860 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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FY07 VRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FY07 VRW, 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 FY07 VRW registered?

FY07 VRW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is FY07 VRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 VRW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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