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GL56 ORS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,458 mi
Last recorded181,458 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 181,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 177,148 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 177,043 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above fuel pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 169,080 miles

Rear brake discs worn

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 154,744 miles

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

exhaust carroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 154,744 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust carroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 138,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,153 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 12,153 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,654 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 77,558 miles

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

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 ORS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL56 ORS, 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 GL56 ORS registered?

GL56 ORS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is GL56 ORS safe to buy?

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