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GL56 WOM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,128 mi
Last recorded153,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 WOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 153,128 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all round (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 149,681 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

supplimentary lamp does not illuminate

Pass 7 Jun 2024 141,946 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 May 2023 132,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 125,059 miles
Pass 31 May 2021 100,434 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 100,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 78,956 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,935 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,362 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 52,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

chip to screen

o/s/f tyre wearing outter edge

Pass 25 Mar 2013 43,821 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 39,469 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SUSPENSION,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED,WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED IN ZONE A.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,377 miles

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 WOM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WOM, 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 WOM registered?

GL56 WOM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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