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GV57 JBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 JBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,670 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,943 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 72,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,675 miles

ADVISE REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 63,675 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

ADVISE REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,266 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,065 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,230 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 42,055 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 42,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,512 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 JBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

GV57 JBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for GV57 JBZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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