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GP56 ZVM

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 ZVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 135,881 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,704 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 127,492 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 122,865 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 122,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 118,259 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 118,257 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 101,840 miles

SOME DETERIORATION OF SUSPENSION BUSHES

WEAR IN POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Fail 2 Jan 2018 101,811 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect DOUBLE PATTERN AND WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

SOME DETERIORATION OF SUSPENSION BUSHES

WEAR IN POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION.

Pass 22 Dec 2016 92,721 miles

Offside Front headlamp aim cut off just meets requirements

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm wear blocks

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,073 miles

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES ABOVE FUEL TANK.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR UNDERFLOOR SHEILD INSECURE.

Fail 18 Dec 2015 81,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure INSIDE REFLECTOR OF HEADLAMP NOT SECURED (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES ABOVE FUEL TANK.

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR UNDERFLOOR SHEILD INSECURE.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,887 miles

offsidfe head lamp temp repair

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,551 miles

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Both front inner brake pads 70% worn?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F washer jet weaker than O/S/F

O/S/R brake pad starting to get low?

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2013 60,542 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front brake discs worn/lipped.

Both front inner brake pads 70% worn?

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F washer jet weaker than O/S/F

O/S/R brake pad starting to get low?

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 50,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,286 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 33,221 miles

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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GP56 ZVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GP56 ZVM, 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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GP56 ZVM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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