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GU57 GJE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,619 mi
Last recorded157,619 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 GJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 157,619 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 157,617 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 149,324 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure abs/pad wear wires insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear door lock fault

Pass 27 Jun 2024 147,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 147,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 146,975 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

diesel injector leak but no fumes entering the cabin

Pass 2 Feb 2023 128,397 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 128,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 119,853 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,286 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 114,276 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 108,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 108,585 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,641 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 99,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,330 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 83,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2016 121,392 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,285 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,966 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 51,947 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,579 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 GJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

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

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