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GJ07 MWE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

135,503 mi
Last recorded135,503 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 135,482 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure 2 x mountings broken /missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around circumference of tyre/ also split cords visible - 225 50 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 132,346 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 30 Jul 2025 132,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY COVERED ALL OVER IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 24 Oct 2024 130,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 129,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 126,221 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 126,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 123,105 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 123,099 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 119,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside washer jet not providing any water

Pass 19 Oct 2020 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken off of pipe

nearside front lower forward arm ball joint dust cover twisted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower rear arm ball joint dust cover twisted and perished

Fail 19 Oct 2020 116,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket broken off of pipe

nearside front lower forward arm ball joint dust cover twisted

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front lower rear arm ball joint dust cover twisted and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2019 109,338 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,337 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 96,613 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,667 miles

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,150 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside door mirror unit has play

Fail 16 Jan 2015 89,145 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on inner edge

offside door mirror unit has play

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,145 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,252 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 73,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,740 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,078 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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GJ07 MWE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GJ07 MWE, 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 GJ07 MWE registered?

GJ07 MWE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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