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KN57 VCY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,158 mi
Last recorded100,158 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 100,158 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 100,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (245/40/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,188 miles

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

Rear all seat belts not checked, seats are closed

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,188 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear all seat belts not checked, seats are closed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,097 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 89,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 87,980 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 87,979 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides and warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,797 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 68,854 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 68,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 59,899 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,110 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 38,141 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 32,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front seat belt slightly fluffed at lower end.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 21,954 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 VCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCY, 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 VCY registered?

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

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