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KN57 YEX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,950 mi
Last recorded106,950 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN57 YEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 100,384 miles

Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits EMISSIONS NOT PASSING LAMBDA TO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 97,388 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,616 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 89,162 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 89,149 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 77,061 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 70,444 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 60,085 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,890 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 27,251 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs starting to wear thin

Pass 10 Nov 2010 27,251 miles

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

front discs starting to wear thin

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 YEX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YEX, 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

How do I check the history of KN57 YEX?

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What year was KN57 YEX registered?

KN57 YEX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is KN57 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN57 YEX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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