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FY07 XFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,581 mi
Last recorded135,581 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 XFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 135,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 133,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 128,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,068 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 118,323 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 95,869 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 91,242 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 91,162 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust hanger brocken

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre badley worn on the edges

rear coil springs very rusty

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,505 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,307 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,307 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Pass 14 Apr 2015 68,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill trim damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2015 68,689 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill trim damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2013 52,364 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 43,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 35,530 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,108 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 XFZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FY07 XFZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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