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FY57 CUO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,630 mi
Last recorded140,630 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 CUO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 140,630 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

n/s/f side repeater broken

Fail 3 May 2023 140,630 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

heat shield loose

n/s/f side repeater broken

Pass 19 May 2022 125,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 116,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 116,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2020 111,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,274 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,274 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 104,567 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 97,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside inner stop/tail light inop

Fail 12 Oct 2017 97,207 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside inner stop/tail light inop

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,301 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,300 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,382 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished & cracked on inner edges

Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perished & cracked on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,753 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,254 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 25,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FY57 CUO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CUO, 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 CUO registered?

FY57 CUO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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