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GU57 ZPW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,385 mi
Last recorded142,385 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU57 ZPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 142,385 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,876 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 127,101 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 125,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 119,375 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 113,653 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 105,157 miles

Handbrake warning light on intermittent

Nearside Front Shock absorber poor damping effect

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorber poor damping effect

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,141 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Handbrake warning light on intermittent

Nearside Front Shock absorber poor damping effect

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorber poor damping effect

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing heavily on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

Pass 3 May 2017 96,912 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Fail 27 Apr 2017 96,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

unable to tilt drivers seat forward

Pass 28 Apr 2016 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner cv boot has slight seepage

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2015 80,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 2 May 2015 80,767 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 68,758 miles

unable to tilt driver's seat

Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,541 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 57,182 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,831 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 ZPW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GU57 ZPW, 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 ZPW registered?

GU57 ZPW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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