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KM57 VHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,950 mi
Last recorded107,950 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,643 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes on arms furthest forward heavily perished. ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NSF + OSF lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front wiper blades poor

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 100,310 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,496 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 97,496 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 94,674 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 91,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod /stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod /stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod /stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod /stabiliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,362 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front brake pipes

Advanced corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

One of n.s and o.s rear suspension arms inner bush deteriorated

Wiper blades worn

Fail 13 Jul 2019 87,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front brake pipes

Advanced corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

One of n.s and o.s rear suspension arms inner bush deteriorated

Part of n.s.f side light notworking

Wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,950 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s front pipes (at brake hoses)

Advanced corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 73,551 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre Bald

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 58,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 51,409 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,446 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,098 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,841 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,346 miles

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

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

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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KM57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KM57 VHU, 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 KM57 VHU registered?

KM57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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