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J1 FSC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,867 mi
Last recorded109,867 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 109,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 109,854 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 87,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 77,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 65,885 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 65,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 56,588 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 49,969 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 49,078 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,145 miles

Damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Front tyre treads starting to crack

Fail 11 Apr 2018 44,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Front tyre treads starting to crack

Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,317 miles

Slight damage offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,468 miles

Slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 22 Nov 2014 22,304 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 17,774 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 12,171 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,850 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

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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J1 FSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J1 FSC, 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 J1 FSC registered?

J1 FSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is J1 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 FSC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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