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GV57 JDU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,027 mi
Last recorded125,027 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 JDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 125,027 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2026 114,069 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 114,069 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 95,149 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 91,916 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,080 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 89,007 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 87,820 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 82,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 82,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,041 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 65,624 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,693 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,404 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 53,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2014 47,361 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 47,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,837 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 JDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV57 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

GV57 JDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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