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GV57 DUJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 DUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 122,326 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 115,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres all round (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 115,337 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres all round (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 115,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has been run flat and has a puncture (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and nearside rear tyre 3mm tread left

Pass 17 May 2016 91,011 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 May 2016 91,011 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,878 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 89,878 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 82,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 64,772 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,030 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,537 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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GV57 DUJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV57 DUJ, 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 GV57 DUJ registered?

GV57 DUJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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