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FY57 CVL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,701 mi
Last recorded50,701 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 CVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 50,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 49,849 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 48,664 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,663 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 45,712 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 42,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 39,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,776 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 33,317 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,936 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,791 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 22,417 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 19,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 17,221 miles

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front tyres slightly cracked

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,661 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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FY57 CVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FY57 CVL, 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 CVL registered?

FY57 CVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is FY57 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 CVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY57 CVL have outstanding finance?

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