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170 GRL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration170 GRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 93,359 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 93,359 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,699 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 85,918 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 82,722 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,676 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 76,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,387 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,272 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,623 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 62,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,732 miles

o/s n/s rear axel frame bushes have play and wear deteriorateing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,309 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 48,529 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 48,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,580 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 44,580 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 41,995 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 37,065 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 33,843 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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170 GRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 170 GRL, 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 170 GRL registered?

170 GRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is 170 GRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 170 GRL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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