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GP07 VTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,969 mi
Last recorded117,969 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP07 VTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,969 miles

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

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 117,968 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 104,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 92,588 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,292 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 87,292 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 82,962 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 82,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 76,558 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 66,494 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,009 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,267 miles

cover sills fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes covered over

slight play on n/s/f hub

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Fail 11 May 2012 46,267 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered over

slight play on n/s/f hub

unable to see lower part of n/s/r and o/s/r coil springs

Pass 11 May 2011 37,842 miles

cover sills fitted

most of under car covered with plastic trim

Pass 13 May 2010 29,289 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 VTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

GP07 VTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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