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GR57 XLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,744 mi
Last recorded145,744 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 XLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 145,744 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

EML on

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 114,864 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 108,827 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 108,821 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,363 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,227 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,372 miles

EML on

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,372 miles

EML on

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,618 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,851 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 89,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,006 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 81,788 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 78,014 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,611 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 610,714 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,957 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 32,892 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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GR57 XLC 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR57 XLC, 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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What year was GR57 XLC registered?

GR57 XLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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