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GR56 MME

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 134,598 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Front both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear off/side lens Cracked

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 130,996 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 126,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 122,271 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 118,239 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 118,237 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 113,844 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Feb 2021 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,580 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 95,442 miles

engine management light on

Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/child seat fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2016 84,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components/child seat fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre feathering on edges

Fail 16 Nov 2015 73,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre feathering on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,627 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,164 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,052 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2013 53,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,467 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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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GR56 MME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GR56 MME, 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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GR56 MME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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