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GL56 LYY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 140,542 miles

General corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2025 140,542 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2024 135,611 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 127,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 118,004 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 107,437 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 102,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring showing signs of rubbing against lower arm

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

Offside Front wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,362 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,564 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,733 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,286 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,604 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,761 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 20,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,034 miles

noise detected from nearside rear suspension, possibly from road spring, however no fault found during mot test

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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GL56 LYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GL56 LYY, 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 GL56 LYY registered?

GL56 LYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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