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GJ57 UHW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,365 mi
Last recorded105,365 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ57 UHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 105,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 102,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,704 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 99,703 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (lateral) rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,817 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive can not see clearly as under tray fitted. but under tray has slight oil on it. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 96,598 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 94,670 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush slightly cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 91,068 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge-225/45/17

Offside Front tyre bald inner and outer edges-225/45/17

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,033 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,108 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,108 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 70,664 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 63,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 55,557 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 55,557 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 35,972 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre tread depth at legal limit

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 UHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UHW, 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 GJ57 UHW registered?

GJ57 UHW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is GJ57 UHW safe to buy?

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