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GF57 YZY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,084 mi
Last recorded187,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 187,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 170,117 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components under the car resprayed.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 166,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 166,832 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 162,904 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2021 153,586 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 153,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,995 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,026 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 125,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 118,807 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Oct 2017 118,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,207 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear light cluster dim

Fail 10 Nov 2015 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear light cluster dim

Pass 31 Oct 2014 100,837 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 86,809 miles

baby seat fitted at rear

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Nov 2012 86,497 miles

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

baby seat fitted at rear

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,248 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 70,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 60,134 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 YZY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

GF57 YZY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is GF57 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF57 YZY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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