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GP07 UBV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,295 mi
Last recorded167,295 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 167,295 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 167,281 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 157,370 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view [stone chip] (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 146,367 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 135,869 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

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

Rear Bootlid open warning on dash, but bootlid correctly locked and secure.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,634 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 125,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 113,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 98,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 26 Feb 2014 98,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Pass 6 Mar 2013
Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,539 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,690 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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GP07 UBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GP07 UBV, 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 GP07 UBV registered?

GP07 UBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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