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GY07 GYU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY07 GYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2023 134,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 134,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 131,730 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged faded (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

exhaust hanger broken but supported by another

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2020 128,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 128,117 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut fractured Cup holding spring has snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges 205/55 R16 94V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 123,005 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracts slowly

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted covering items

Pass 17 Feb 2018 118,313 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 118,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 114,405 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 114,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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GY07 GYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY07 GYU, 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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GY07 GYU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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