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FY07 XFB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,116 mi
Last recorded102,116 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 102,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 102,114 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 97,934 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 157,606 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 93,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 93,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 80,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,976 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,337 miles

Coolant cap missing

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,648 miles

coolant cap missing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,631 miles

Coolant cap missing

Exhuast hanger bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,130 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,490 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,738 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,236 miles

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

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

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 XFB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB registered?

FY07 XFB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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