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GU07 VKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,371 mi
Last recorded115,371 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 VKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 115,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 115,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 115,366 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release mechanism missing (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 113,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,152 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 88,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 84,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,066 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,760 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2016 68,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 62,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 59,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,676 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 58,673 miles

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

I STRONGLY ADVISE THAT THE OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE RENEWED AT THE SAME TIME AS THE NEARSIDE REAR

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

lambda light is on

offside front tyre was found to be flat. It has also been used in this condition, the consequence of which is that both sidewalls are damaged.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,856 miles

Recommend parking brakes inspection and adjustment as some imbalance evident with nearside lagging.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,579 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,883 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,264 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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GU07 VKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU07 VKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU07 VKJ registered?

GU07 VKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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