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G3 EFE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,317 mi
Last recorded231,317 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 EFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 231,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower recorded effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 231,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower recorded effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 172,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 131,294 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 131,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 87,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 87,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 69,013 miles

Handbrake performance just above the legal limit 17%

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To the brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 57,243 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,812 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 50,812 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 45,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 38,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,508 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,927 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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G3 EFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G3 EFE, 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 G3 EFE registered?

G3 EFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2007.

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