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OY57 GZN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,716 mi
Last recorded107,716 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 GZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 107,716 miles

advise nearside mirror moves on mounting.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 107,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords in outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise nearside mirror moves on mounting.

Pass 26 Sep 2017 100,134 miles

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

nearside rear seatbelt not fully examined golf clubs over seat.

offside rear tyre on wear bars ,bald on inner edge.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,134 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault warning on dashboard. (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

nearside rear seatbelt not fully examined golf clubs over seat.

offside rear tyre on wear bars ,bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,496 miles

under shields & engine covers obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,495 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

under shields & engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,025 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 79,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet secondary catch handle missing

front and rear number plates have a feature which changes the appearance of the characters but still readable from a distance

rear number plate slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,175 miles

bonnet secondary catch handle missing

front and rear number plates have a feature which changes the appearance of the characters but still readable from a distance

rear number plate slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 7 Sep 2013 72,771 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 72,771 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 11 Sep 2012 68,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 59,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,542 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)

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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OY57 GZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OY57 GZN, 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 OY57 GZN registered?

OY57 GZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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