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SP56 GVU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,454 mi
Last recorded90,454 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 90,454 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front seat belt lazy to retract

Rear n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Fail 17 Dec 2016 90,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front seat belt lazy to retract

Rear n/s and o/s seat belts lazy to retract

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 85,000 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 14 Jul 2014 72,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,980 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 54,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2011 46,340 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SP56 GVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP56 GVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP56 GVU?

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What year was SP56 GVU registered?

SP56 GVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is SP56 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 GVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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