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FY57 TPF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,263 mi
Last recorded174,263 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 174,263 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 174,263 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 173,350 miles

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

small exhaust leak on flexi joint

Pass 29 Jul 2020 150,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 143,052 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 143,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 136,132 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 136,132 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 130,487 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 130,487 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 117,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 114,479 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 102,410 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,097 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 TPF registered?

FY57 TPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is FY57 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 TPF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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