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BK57 KZZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,218 mi
Last recorded215,218 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 KZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 215,218 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 196,267 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 169,880 miles

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 166,520 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2021 166,410 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2020 158,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 May 2020 158,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 30 Mar 2019 148,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 130,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 129,213 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty Can not turn lights on or off with ignition on. (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear silencers have been REMOVED.

Both rear tyres BADLY stretched.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Stone chips in front screen.

Fail 4 Feb 2016 127,778 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted

Coolant level low

Items removed prior to test

Nearside front tyre cut

Offside front tyre cut

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 113,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 103,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 97,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 88,989 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,066 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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BK57 KZZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK57 KZZ, 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 KZZ registered?

BK57 KZZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 2007.

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