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KN57 SKF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,172 mi
Last recorded138,172 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 SKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 138,172 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 138,172 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 124,269 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

slight bulge on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2013 124,184 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

slight bulge on offside rear tyre outer sidewall

unable to fully check offside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 101,246 miles

advise both front tyres are starting to wear on both inner and outer edges

Fail 30 May 2012 101,246 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise both front tyres are starting to wear on both inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,802 miles

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

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 SKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN57 SKF registered?

KN57 SKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is KN57 SKF safe to buy?

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