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GF57 LJK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,721 mi
Last recorded181,721 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 181,721 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 181,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 169,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded

Cover fitted

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 169,376 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Badly smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded

Cover fitted

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 157,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

prop shaft bushes perishing/cracking

Pass 7 May 2021 150,087 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 150,087 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 147,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,482 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 134,655 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 124,311 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

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

front and rear brake disc's lipped

Pass 10 Dec 2015 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 111,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 89,601 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 77,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2012 77,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,547 miles

Nearside 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 21 Dec 2010 60,525 miles

tested in snow and wet conditions

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 LJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF57 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

GF57 LJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2007.

Is GF57 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 LJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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