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KM57 VVL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

153,206 mi
Last recorded153,206 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 VVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 153,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 153,203 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 148,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 148,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 130,482 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 130,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 114,948 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 114,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 108,000 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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KM57 VVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KM57 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

KM57 VVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is KM57 VVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 VVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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