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KN57 EFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,827 mi
Last recorded170,827 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 170,827 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 161,970 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Feb 2022 161,970 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jan 2022 161,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface.

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,606 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface.

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 23 Jan 2020 147,301 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Jan 2020 147,299 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Jan 2019 135,813 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 135,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 122,670 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES JUST ABOVE 1.6MM

Fail 24 Jan 2018 122,669 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL FOUR TYRES JUST ABOVE 1.6MM

Pass 3 Jan 2017 110,192 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 110,192 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,950 miles

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,949 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 86,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 86,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 76,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 65,306 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,240 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)

Rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,586 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 EFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EFA, 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 KN57 EFA registered?

KN57 EFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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