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GY57 XXZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY57 XXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,272 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,943 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear passenger seat belts not inspected. child seats fitted ()

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,943 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear passenger seat belts not inspected. child seats fitted ()

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 108,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front anti-roll bar link, lower joint seeping grease.

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining/securing clip missing. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front anti-roll bar link, lower joint seeping grease.

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

both rear tyres wearing low.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 103,179 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres wearing low.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 95,112 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 95,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 86,028 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 86,028 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all tyres perishing on side walls and low on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2014 80,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

all tyres perishing on side walls and low on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

surface scar in n/s rear tyre & o/s front tyre

wipers could be better

Pass 18 Aug 2011 53,732 miles

parking brake could be better

Fail 23 Aug 2010 43,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,694 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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GY57 XXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY57 XXZ, 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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GY57 XXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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