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OV57 GDE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 GDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil level low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 114,158 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal fading away (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,966 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 109,966 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 108,506 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 100,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 91,997 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,664 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 77,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 69,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 63,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,219 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,278 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 38,484 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,681 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 26,314 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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OV57 GDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

OV57 GDE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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