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EF57 KBO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,938 mi
Last recorded122,938 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 KBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 122,938 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 122,938 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 118,281 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 118,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 114,474 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 114,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 111,442 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 111,442 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,877 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))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 104,877 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 29 Jun 2020 95,971 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 85,762 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 79,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,987 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 62,267 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,531 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 43,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,229 miles

splash shields front to rear unable to see underbody etc

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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EF57 KBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 EF57 KBO, 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 EF57 KBO registered?

EF57 KBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is EF57 KBO safe to buy?

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