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ML07 GKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML07 GKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 132,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,049 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 128,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 114,517 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 114,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 100,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,810 miles

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

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2020 84,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 65,486 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 65,486 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,856 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,590 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,405 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,602 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,013 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside rear road spring very slightly rubbing on bottom arm, spring condition and location ok

Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,239 miles

front discs in poor condition on inside edges!

n/s and o/s front tyres have slight cracking in treads!

n/s and o/s rear tyres are at 2 mm!

very slight leak/weep from power steering pump!

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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ML07 GKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML07 GKJ, 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 ML07 GKJ registered?

ML07 GKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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