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KN57 MLX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,902 mi
Last recorded187,902 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 MLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 187,902 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both deadlamps deteorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

display.coolant & screenwash fluid low

Fail 26 Sep 2022 187,900 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both deadlamps deteorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bauld on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

display.coolant & screenwash fluid low

Pass 2 Aug 2021 179,562 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 179,562 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Jul 2021 179,418 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 156,916 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 156,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2019 135,274 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 111,446 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 111,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,654 miles

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

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

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2016 96,654 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions offside & nearside (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

brake wear warning lamp illuminated

slight imbalance in front brakes

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,271 miles

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Oct 2015 91,271 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most (ball joint facing up) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear most (ball joint facing up) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre was under inflated

plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,982 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 61,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,221 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has damage

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,811 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 MLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc 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 MLX, 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 MLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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