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M17 GPB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 GPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 88,309 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 88,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2024 80,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 80,405 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 77,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 74,380 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 71,892 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle support bracket missing,but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust middle silencer corroded

full set of under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 68,995 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 68,995 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear pointing arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs heavily corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 64,247 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear / intermediate (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear / intermediate (1.1.11 (c))

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,143 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall has a cut approx 15mm long. cords visible.

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 56,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,415 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded & detached but system still adequately supported

Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 41,085 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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,498 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate starting to come loose.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 16,881 miles

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

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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M17 GPB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M17 GPB, 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 M17 GPB registered?

M17 GPB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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The MOT history for M17 GPB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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