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GL07 OYP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,450 mi
Last recorded170,450 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 OYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 170,450 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,370 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 160,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2024 151,425 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 151,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 143,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 134,655 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 134,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 125,849 miles

Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components in the Engine Bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2018 108,768 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,799 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread tearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 90,799 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread tearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 82,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 82,231 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,809 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,803 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,724 miles

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 41,115 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 41,115 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

offside rear seat belt not tested (child seat fitted)

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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GL07 OYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL07 OYP, 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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GL07 OYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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