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FY57 XLM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,256 mi
Last recorded137,256 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 XLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 137,256 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 137,084 miles

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

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear subframe about to disconnect (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 131,344 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 127,232 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 122,842 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 118,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 113,944 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 113,935 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,667 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 108,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,251 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front outer tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,568 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,952 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 83,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 83,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 75,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,029 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside front tyre punctured and both sidewalls showing damage from running flat

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF & OSF Tyres Perishing & Wearing on Edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,284 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 34,511 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 XLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

FY57 XLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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