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NL57 FNZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,271 mi
Last recorded50,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL57 FNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 50,271 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 50,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque control arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,418 miles

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,475 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,315 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 32,574 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 31,573 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 30,794 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 29,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 29,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 28,238 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 27,341 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 27,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,721 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 25,962 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 24,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 16,090 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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NL57 FNZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL57 FNZ, 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 NL57 FNZ registered?

NL57 FNZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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