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GP57 ALU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,177 mi
Last recorded76,177 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 ALU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 76,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle broke off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 76,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective middle broke off pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 75,025 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 66,098 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 66,098 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,759 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,984 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 53,571 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 53,571 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 50,428 miles

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules both

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,022 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules both

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,649 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 May 2016 43,404 miles

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

Offside Front tyre side walls are in poor condition

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

Pass 14 May 2015 41,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 39,352 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,805 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 34,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,067 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 29,067 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 22,319 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 22,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ALU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ALU, 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 ALU registered?

GP57 ALU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is GP57 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP57 ALU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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