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OV57 GBF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,201 mi
Last recorded146,201 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 GBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 146,201 miles

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both OSR & NSR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 128,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 117,540 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 117,540 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,112 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,224 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 116,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 114,244 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 Aug 2020 114,244 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,159 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outter edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,368 miles

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 20 Apr 2017 99,894 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 99,894 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,859 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,774 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 77,153 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 65,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 51,975 miles

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 21 Oct 2010 41,684 miles

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

Offside Front 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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OV57 GBF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OV57 GBF, 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 OV57 GBF registered?

OV57 GBF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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