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KN57 VCL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,152 mi
Last recorded164,152 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 164,152 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 147,783 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 147,621 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,673 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 117,666 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged STARTING TO FRAY (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 98,751 miles

n/s/f brake backing plate missing

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,594 miles

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2019 82,588 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding, must be checked on mot re test

Offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2018 80,467 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 74,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 68,194 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,456 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,636 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 54,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,038 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit of tread .

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,329 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 38,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,189 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 VCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

KN57 VCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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