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KN57 VEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,912 mi
Last recorded149,912 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2024 149,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

General under body corrosion present.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion present to most of the suspension components -- Front and rear

Pass 25 Sep 2023 142,695 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 132,418 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 114,386 miles

Full under trays fitted

Offside Front Backplate corroded & holed

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 15 Oct 2020 106,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 May 2019 91,246 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 91,245 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,292 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,292 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,700 miles

Full under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 65,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 38,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,201 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyre tread depths are on the legal limit-(245/40R17Y)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,896 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

KN57 VEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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