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BK57 YKV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,479 mi
Last recorded211,479 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 YKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 211,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 205,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 200,337 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2019 194,193 miles

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm prescribed area - poor quality weld repair. Currently adequate but unprotected and likely to corrode more rapidly than normal

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2018 181,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 181,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,281 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.(greased up).

Fail 22 Sep 2017 168,055 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f & o/s/f sidelights dim still working at time of test.(bulb warning light on).

n/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.(greased up).

n/s/r outer sidelight not working (1 of 2).

rear brake discs worn at time of test.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 156,243 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 145,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 145,178 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 135,744 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 135,744 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 115,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre at legal limit

Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010
Fail 6 Sep 2010 98,029 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

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 YKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 YKV, 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 YKV registered?

BK57 YKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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