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KN57 MLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,209 mi
Last recorded107,209 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 MLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 107,209 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (lipped) . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim . (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 55,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,832 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 54,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,460 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,747 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,752 miles

both front tyres deteriorated/splitting within the tread

Fail 15 Feb 2017 49,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres deteriorated/splitting within the tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in tread

Offside Rear tyre has splits in tread

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 44,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,972 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 18,331 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 MLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

KN57 MLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 2007.

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