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GV57 YBC

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

247,324 mi
Last recorded247,324 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 247,324 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 247,324 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,936 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,253 miles

Front and Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 128,672 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in front suspension

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,710 miles

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front track rod end slight play

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( side wall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

225/45/17

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside front track rod end slight play

Offside front tyre side wall cracked

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

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 111,874 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,915 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 108,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,667 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 102,568 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,967 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 86,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 76,901 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 76,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 67,571 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 67,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 60,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,334 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 14 Jun 2012 53,320 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,618 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,531 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 YBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YBC, 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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What year was GV57 YBC registered?

GV57 YBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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