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OV57 FYX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,343 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,949 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 119,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 99,904 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 97,240 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 97,051 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near the torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near the torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,279 miles

All tyres perishing

Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,279 miles

All tyres perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,146 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,847 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 62,974 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,090 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,177 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 43,382 miles

REQS 2LTS ENGINE OIL

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,389 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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OV57 FYX 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 OV57 FYX, 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 OV57 FYX registered?

OV57 FYX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is OV57 FYX safe to buy?

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