MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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GD56 AWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2007.
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