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GV57 KPP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,364 mi
Last recorded172,364 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,364 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills/chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 172,358 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills/chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,104 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 162,705 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 160,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 160,406 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 157,706 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 155,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lefted (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lefted (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 155,525 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle and rear exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lefted (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lefted (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2019 153,355 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 149,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 149,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 129,353 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 111,596 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 96,223 miles
Pass 18 May 2014 80,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

PLAY in Off side front lower ball joint when jacked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2014 80,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

PLAY in Off side front lower ball joint when jacked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 70,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 66,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2012 66,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,113 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,113 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 40,112 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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GV57 KPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV57 KPP, 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 GV57 KPP registered?

GV57 KPP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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