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GF57 LHY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 87,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 85,048 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 82,918 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,103 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,338 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 77,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 74,017 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 69,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Nov 2018 64,771 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,430 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 54,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.0mm on edge (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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 45,027 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,268 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,652 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,816 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)

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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GF57 LHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 GF57 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF57 LHY registered?

GF57 LHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2007.

Is GF57 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 LHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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