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L4 FMF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,947 mi
Last recorded114,947 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 FMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 114,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 110,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 105,407 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 100,119 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 100,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 96,077 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 90,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 88,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,930 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,022 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,022 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,002 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2014 52,002 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 28,146 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 22,436 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,436 miles

Offside Rear 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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L4 FMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L4 FMF, 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 L4 FMF registered?

L4 FMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is L4 FMF safe to buy?

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