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BK57 KZN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,959 mi
Last recorded138,959 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 138,959 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 138,932 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 May 2023 135,434 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear/ both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2022 129,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 124,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 124,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 110,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2019 110,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,799 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 90,794 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Rear tyre edge wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 81,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 76,713 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 68,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,968 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer egde

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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BK57 KZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK57 KZN, 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 BK57 KZN registered?

BK57 KZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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