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FL57 GKD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,802 mi
Last recorded86,802 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 GKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 86,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 82,717 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 80,636 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both slightly cracked on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 76,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 76,666 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both next to flexi sections (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 73,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (255/35 18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 70,062 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 57,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 50,059 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 37,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 33,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 28,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,636 miles

Slight Damage To Nearside Front Tyre ANd Wheel.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 16,103 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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FL57 GKD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL57 GKD, 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 FL57 GKD registered?

FL57 GKD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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