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KB57 MER

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,051 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2025 147,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near second box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2024 141,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2nd box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 74,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread very worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,123 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2020 70,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'rear' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,499 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side at 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 58,186 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 55,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,878 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 49,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 12 Nov 2012 47,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,361 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,791 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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KB57 MER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB57 MER, 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 KB57 MER registered?

KB57 MER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is KB57 MER safe to buy?

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