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GL56 WOY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,788 mi
Last recorded80,788 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,788 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40/17 W

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,788 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40/17 W

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,864 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides need lens cleaning or polishing (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2024 77,010 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,389 miles

Rear rear exhaust box has leak

Pass 2 Jul 2021 69,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 62,282 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,749 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,779 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges

Exhaust and hangers are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 44,685 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 40,898 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,260 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 31,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 20,531 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

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 WOY 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 94.4%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

GL56 WOY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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