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GU07 VLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,070 mi
Last recorded145,070 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 145,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 145,065 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to get engine up to temperature (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 140,461 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2022 140,451 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Unable to achieve correct engine temperature (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above sub-frame near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above sub-frame near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 134,965 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass fogging/hazing slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 134,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension knock

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass fogging/hazing slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,278 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 129,278 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 124,187 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 124,186 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 118,824 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,327 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 112,327 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 104,876 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside wiper blade smears slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 95,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,208 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 69,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS / airbag light on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 60,538 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,207 miles

srs warning on

Fail 1 Dec 2011 54,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

srs warning on

Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,749 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,730 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing off on outer edge

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 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLC, 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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GU07 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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