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FY57 MFN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,167 mi
Last recorded155,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 MFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 155,167 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 138,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 122,275 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 107,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 95,815 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (middle arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 95,815 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture along side of body, underneath plastic trims (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system along side of body, underneath plastic trim (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin/bush (middle arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisy on turning, believe top mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake inside brake disc noisy when rotated

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,639 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 77,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 69,912 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 69,912 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,518 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 63,518 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 56,687 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 51,728 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 50,337 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,442 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 22,204 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 16,281 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 MFN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MFN, 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 MFN registered?

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

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