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GX57 YFB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

229,825 mi
Last recorded229,825 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 YFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 229,825 miles

Bonnet support struts weak

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 229,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Bonnet support struts weak

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 219,915 miles

Bonnet support struts weak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Near side and Off side

Pass 26 Aug 2023 210,838 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides - in the wheel housings (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air Fresheners, hanging on the central mirror

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray fitted as original (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 200,278 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FWD (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FWD (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 188,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 184,443 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front - on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 175,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 170,324 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 162,970 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 158,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 150,655 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 134,836 miles

bothside rear tyres centre tread wearing thin.

driver side wiper blade smearing screen lightly.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 124,173 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 80,350 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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GX57 YFB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GX57 YFB, 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 GX57 YFB registered?

GX57 YFB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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