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GV57 VPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,734 mi
Last recorded77,734 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 VPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 77,734 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 74,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm, chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 72,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Sidewall damaged slightly in multiple places

Pass 28 Nov 2022 68,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 65,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,600 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 62,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 55,336 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 51,274 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and perished

Pass 26 Nov 2016 46,116 miles

advisory E M light on

Fail 26 Nov 2016 46,116 miles

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

advisory E M light on

Pass 28 Nov 2015 40,729 miles

EML on

Front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 40,729 miles

EML on

Front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,057 miles

Cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Nov 2014 35,057 miles

Cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,028 miles

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

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

slight damage on o/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 9 Nov 2011 17,914 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 17,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,381 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 VPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

GV57 VPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2007.

Is GV57 VPJ safe to buy?

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