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GIL 7961

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 7961
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 96,709 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 92,958 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 92,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 91,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 89,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,473 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 84,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 78,039 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,038 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven 29% (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 70,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,635 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,626 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2013 59,510 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,767 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 40,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,349 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm in places

o/s/f tyre 3mm in places

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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GIL 7961 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GIL 7961, 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

How do I check the history of GIL 7961?

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What year was GIL 7961 registered?

GIL 7961 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2007.

Is GIL 7961 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 7961 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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