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KN57 HMY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,551 mi
Last recorded158,551 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 HMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 158,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 158,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 147,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexible hose, also covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted to full length of vehicle, also both rear lower suspension arm covered

Fail 20 Nov 2024 147,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.35 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexible hose, also covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray fitted to full length of vehicle, also both rear lower suspension arm covered

Pass 30 Nov 2023 136,058 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2023 136,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And across rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 125,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 125,369 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken at flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes cover with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 113,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe had been damaged minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 113,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe had been damaged minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,839 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 102,839 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 97,225 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 91,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 91,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,530 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 74,060 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

wear to rear tyres

Fail 21 Sep 2016 74,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear of wheel) (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

wear to rear tyres

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,465 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,529 miles

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

slight play o/s/r hub bottom bush

Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,085 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,085 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,614 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 HMY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HMY, 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 HMY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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