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KN57 DBV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,845 mi
Last recorded182,845 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 182,845 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 182,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 172,990 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 172,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 158,650 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 158,650 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 158,239 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 158,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,679 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,164 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,164 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,053 miles

EML On

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,480 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 56,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,750 miles

suggest tracking check fronts worn uneven

Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,808 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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KN57 DBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN57 DBV, 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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KN57 DBV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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