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GP56 ZYK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

111,232 mi
Last recorded111,232 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 ZYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,232 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 111,231 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,464 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2024 109,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,990 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass loose ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 95,841 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2022 95,841 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 85,088 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt has minor fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking coming from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 84,999 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged belt has minor fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking coming from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 81,353 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake padal rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm 205/55 r16 91v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 77,549 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 71,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,169 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,689 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2016 62,689 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 58,046 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 58,046 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2014 52,442 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 52,442 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,280 miles

Advise tracking

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre badly worn on edges

Fail 5 Apr 2012 36,489 miles

Advise tracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,489 miles

Advise tracking

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,859 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 29,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 15,818 miles

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

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

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

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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GP56 ZYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GP56 ZYK, 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 GP56 ZYK registered?

GP56 ZYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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