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GF57 YZV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 YZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 151,396 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2026 149,700 miles

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

under the vehicle corroded in general

Pass 25 Apr 2025 146,988 miles

both front suspension arm inner bushes perished/ deteriorating

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish/ deteriorate

o/s/f suspension ( back) arm ball joint slight wear

Fail 7 Apr 2025 146,887 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension arms ( inner) bushes perished/ deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2024 143,758 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive belly cover damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear metal brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

rear subframe starting to corrode near suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2023 138,351 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

heavy edge wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2022 131,767 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres low on tread 2mm

Pass 23 Apr 2021 123,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 123,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 117,724 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 108,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 98,096 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 78,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 67,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 56,834 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 20 May 2013 44,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2013 44,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 May 2012 33,385 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 29,295 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front and rear brake pads half worn

Near side rear tyre outer wall chipped

Pass 18 Nov 2010 19,724 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)

front brake discs slightly worn

off side and near side front tyre outer walls chipped

very slight play in front wheel bearings

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 YZV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YZV, 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 YZV registered?

GF57 YZV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is GF57 YZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 YZV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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