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GF57 LJC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,616 mi
Last recorded125,616 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 125,616 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 109,774 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 108,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under tray fitted obscurring some components

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under tray fitted obscurring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2019 105,624 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 103,505 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 103,505 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 101,868 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT ON THE SIDE WALL

Offside Rear TYRE HAS A SMALL CUTS ON THE SIDE WALL

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,077 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,077 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,498 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 98,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,480 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 73,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 57,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,163 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,163 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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 LJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 GF57 LJC, 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 GF57 LJC registered?

GF57 LJC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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