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GP57 AKO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,252 mi
Last recorded174,252 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 174,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 171,338 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 166,059 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 166,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 160,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 160,699 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 156,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 151,377 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 147,313 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,129 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 128,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 128,429 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,362 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 115,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,797 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 87,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2013 78,228 miles

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nearside front tyre is low on inner edge

offside front tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,219 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,076 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 37,847 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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GP57 AKO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GP57 AKO, 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 GP57 AKO registered?

GP57 AKO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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