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FY57 CVN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,797 mi
Last recorded87,797 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 87,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 84,021 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 81,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 79,454 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 77,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,151 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 5 Sep 2018 72,726 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,322 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 68,343 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,615 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 63,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 49,946 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 49,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking between treads

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,131 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,597 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 38,098 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,225 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 CVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FY57 CVN, 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 CVN registered?

FY57 CVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is FY57 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 CVN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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