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GN56 WMA

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,986 mi
Last recorded142,986 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 WMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 142,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 123,408 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak covering offside suspension and caliper but not on disc or pad yet ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Fail 28 Jun 2017 123,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak covering offside suspension and caliper but not on disc or pad yet ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts obscured

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,285 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 115,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,859 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,849 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 96,569 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 96,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,686 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 2 Jul 2011 65,014 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 55,196 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,851 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall has some damage

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GN56 WMA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 82,324 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN56 WMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GN56 WMA registered?

GN56 WMA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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