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GL56 UBX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 108,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 102,102 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 102,102 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,205 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 96,299 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,004 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 87,105 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 87,102 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 25 Jun 2012 81,504 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 81,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,001 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2010 63,854 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 63,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

GL56 UBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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