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SG07 FYP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,427 mi
Last recorded127,427 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 FYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 127,427 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 127,426 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly under dash lock (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 123,105 miles

engine leaking oil

front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

front exhaust mounting to gearbox corroding

rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

Pass 5 May 2021 118,567 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

front exhaust mounting bracket corroding

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 2.5mm (Advise attention

o/s/r tyre tread depth low at 2mm (Advise attention

Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,718 miles

both front anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

both front brake discs worn

both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have some play

n/s r anti roll bar link has slight play

n/s/f brake pads getting low

n/s/f brake rubbing slightly

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/r tyre tread dpeth getting low at 2.5mm

Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 76,283 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,152 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 61,107 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 43,780 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure lower/rear (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 40,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 31,878 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 31,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken away from system

Pass 23 Jun 2013 26,678 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2012 20,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2011 15,128 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 11,242 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 11,154 miles

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

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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SG07 FYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SG07 FYP, 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 SG07 FYP registered?

SG07 FYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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