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FY57 AUR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,462 mi
Last recorded97,462 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 97,462 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,304 miles

offside front outer position lamp inoperative but still 50% working

rear pads wearing thin

rear subframe corroded but not deemed weakened

Fail 4 Mar 2025 95,260 miles

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

both rear tyres completely bald on inner edges and almost worn through to cords

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front outer position lamp inoperative but still 50% working

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

rear pads wearing thin

rear subframe corroded but not deemed weakened

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,944 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 90,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 84,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f brake pipe excessive corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 80,971 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 75,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 75,931 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 70,210 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 62,402 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,376 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 57,376 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 46,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,567 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 37,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,276 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 30,320 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,756 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,329 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 17,802 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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FY57 AUR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY57 AUR, 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 FY57 AUR registered?

FY57 AUR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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