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GV57 VPG

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,662 mi
Last recorded177,662 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2021 177,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking across front (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 162,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2019 145,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 132,516 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 120,627 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,021 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,559 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 96,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,894 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 80,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,386 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 70,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,170 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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GV57 VPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 82,324 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV57 VPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV57 VPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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