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SP57 GBV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 GBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 124,409 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 124,408 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,883 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 120,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 120,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam no dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear brakes binding very tight

Pass 27 Apr 2019 103,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,643 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 91,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 79,015 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 79,014 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 72,158 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 65,878 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2015 65,824 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,382 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 47,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 47,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 40,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,320 miles

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake effort on the low side and not locking off wheel. (Nearside reading 250kg and locked. Offside 180kg and no lock.

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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SP57 GBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP57 GBV, 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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SP57 GBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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