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R5 GDN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

84,360 mi
Last recorded84,360 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 GDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust present (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 81,471 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Surface rust present (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 78,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,615 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 74,902 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damage and condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,279 miles

Front Moisture in side repeaters

Pass 8 Oct 2019 69,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner tyres wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,007 miles

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

Nearside n/s indicator lens insecure

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 59,484 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,726 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 51,726 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 31,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 20,618 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,319 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 13,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 13,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R5 GDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R5 GDN, 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 R5 GDN registered?

R5 GDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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