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GD56 AWU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,104 mi
Last recorded166,104 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD56 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,104 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 166,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,644 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,733 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Sep 2022 145,733 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Sep 2021 130,999 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 130,396 miles

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

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

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre treads worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,963 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 107,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 100,011 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 95,918 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,727 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,263 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 85,263 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 78,338 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 78,338 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 70,889 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 66,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 51,539 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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GD56 AWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GD56 AWU, 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 GD56 AWU registered?

GD56 AWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2007.

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