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PK57 GVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,119 mi
Last recorded126,119 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 126,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 108,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,074 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,323 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged SIDE ONE (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 88,323 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged SIDE ONE (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 88,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,691 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 86,665 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 86,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,191 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 79,839 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,718 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 74,718 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 70,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre persihed

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,132 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 58,132 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 49,222 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 38,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,309 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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PK57 GVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PK57 GVG, 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 PK57 GVG registered?

PK57 GVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is PK57 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK57 GVG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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