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KP57 AEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

73,524 mi
Last recorded73,524 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 AEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 73,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 64,898 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 64,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both side (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both side (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 56,541 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 52,752 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME AND SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREAS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 53,144 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,979 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,960 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,607 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,472 miles

rear tyres small cracks in side walls

Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 29,731 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 26,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,465 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 23,700 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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KP57 AEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 KP57 AEL, 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 KP57 AEL registered?

KP57 AEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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