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GF57 VHB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

137,959 mi
Last recorded137,959 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 VHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 137,959 miles

Brake pedal spongy on brake application. Possible air in braking system.

Pass 6 May 2025 130,776 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust to gearbox mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2024 122,718 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 122,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 100,979 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 May 2022 100,979 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,743 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jun 2019 82,616 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 74,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 53,987 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2015 44,933 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2015 44,933 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,408 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,732 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 19,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 7 Oct 2011 16,527 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Oct 2011 16,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2010 13,103 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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GF57 VHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VHB, 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 VHB registered?

GF57 VHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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