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KN57 VCX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,339 mi
Last recorded112,339 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 112,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,041 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 106,490 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 106,483 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 101,657 miles

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

parts of underside corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2022 101,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parts of underside corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 96,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm slight play

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 92,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 92,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,350 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both /worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,457 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 80,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen check bulb fitment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 71,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 64,959 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 64,959 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 57,926 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 57,925 miles

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

clear drivers view

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,245 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs slightly worn

cant see rear brake pads

Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,904 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,287 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 VCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VCX, 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 VCX registered?

KN57 VCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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