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FY07 XFT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

215,806 mi
Last recorded215,806 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2021 215,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached Broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Towards Rear Of Vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Towards Rear Of Vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 196,587 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 183,559 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 183,559 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 167,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 152,317 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 152,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 147,451 miles

n/s door mirror loose.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth.

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 147,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s door mirror loose.

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn smooth.

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 142,422 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 127,471 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 131,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Dec 2011 126,746 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 122,052 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 116,015 miles

General exhaust corrossion

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack

Unable to see or feel bottom of rear coil springs

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 XFT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XFT, 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 XFT registered?

FY07 XFT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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