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GU57 FTO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,116 mi
Last recorded93,116 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 FTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 93,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slight play

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2021 90,174 miles

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME HAS BEEN REPAIRED WITH WELDED PATCHES

Fail 2 Dec 2021 90,168 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 80,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,957 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been repaired

both sides rear alloy wheels on inside have both been repaired - unable to fully assess welded repairs

plated repair to offside rear subframe has been heavily undersealed

tyres fitted to rear of vehicle - axle 2 - 255 35 18

winter tyres fitted to front of vehicle -axle 1 - 225 45 17 starting to crack up round tread

Fail 2 Oct 2019 75,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been repaired

plated repair to offside rear subframe has been heavily undersealed

winter tyres fitted all round front tyre staring to crack up round tread

Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,072 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has been repaired (5.3.3 (c) (i))

run flat tyre monitoring warning light on

winter tyres fitted all round front tyre staring to crack up round tread

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 67,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low both headlight self adjusting rod fallen off switch[refitted rod to switch (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 60,754 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 60,754 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working 2 on nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,130 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 32,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,712 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads low

Pass 7 Sep 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,777 miles

slight cracking n/s/f inner sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,970 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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GU57 FTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU57 FTO, 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 GU57 FTO registered?

GU57 FTO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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