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EX57 GBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,068 mi
Last recorded130,068 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 GBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,068 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,586 miles

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 120,670 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 104,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,363 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges, no cords or ply exposed

Fail 14 Sep 2017 95,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn outer edges, no cords or ply exposed

engine management light illuminated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 89,395 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 84,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,112 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 55,772 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,143 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EX57 GBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EX57 GBZ, 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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EX57 GBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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