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FY57 BMO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,070 mi
Last recorded162,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 BMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 162,070 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 161,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 147,292 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 147,044 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,418 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 133,243 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 120,638 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 120,637 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both track arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 107,157 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 102,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 100,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,011 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2019 96,916 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,090 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 75,524 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,078 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,538 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 57,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,502 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BMO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BMO, 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 BMO registered?

FY57 BMO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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