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HK57 GKL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,482 mi
Last recorded94,482 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 GKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 94,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,801 miles

Front both sides wear outer edges and perishing 225/40/18

parking brake effort 18%limit 16%

Pass 3 Nov 2022 91,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 88,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 88,892 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch in nearside inner wing defective (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 83,181 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,349 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 70,831 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,771 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 62,464 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,564 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 50,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 43,810 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

water in drivers side side repeater

Pass 14 Dec 2011 38,742 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

nearside front tyre has section of tyre wall missing but no cords exposed

Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

nearside front tyre has section of tyre wall missing but no cords exposed

Pass 6 Dec 2010 28,344 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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HK57 GKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HK57 GKL, 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 HK57 GKL registered?

HK57 GKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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