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GL57 KZW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 KZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2018 158,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint off side front rear wishbone ball joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 115,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 111,453 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 111,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have poor light output,especially the offside headlamp.

rotational noise fron nearside rear brake

Fail 5 Dec 2014 100,794 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamps have poor light output,especially the offside headlamp.

rotational noise fron nearside rear brake

Pass 5 Dec 2013 95,129 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 142,450 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,330 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,194 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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GL57 KZW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 KZW, 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 GL57 KZW registered?

GL57 KZW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2007.

Is GL57 KZW safe to buy?

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