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GJ57 OLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,706 mi
Last recorded116,706 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 116,706 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,436 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 112,411 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,272 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 105,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 89,526 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 75,667 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,412 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,692 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,927 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,086 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,455 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,474 miles

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

n/s/f outer sidelight inop

n/s/r inner sidelight + breaklight inop

Fail 4 Aug 2014 32,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

n/s/f outer sidelight inop

n/s/r inner sidelight + breaklight inop

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,095 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 24,486 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 21,012 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,246 miles

damage to front windscreen outside swept area nearside top corner

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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GJ57 OLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GJ57 OLC, 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 GJ57 OLC registered?

GJ57 OLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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