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CE57 GAU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

200,816 mi
Last recorded200,816 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 200,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2024 200,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 172,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 162,352 miles

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

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

Rear welded parts covered heavily in underseal both sides

Fail 9 Sep 2022 162,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 151,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,324 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,324 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,428 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,075 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 125,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit No visible tread on outside edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 101,391 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 101,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,645 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 85,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,309 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,075 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,065 miles

both front tyres showing wear on outer edges

heavy wear on front brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,218 miles

advise front pads soon brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit inside tread

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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CE57 GAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE57 GAU, 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 CE57 GAU registered?

CE57 GAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is CE57 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE57 GAU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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