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KP57 JFG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,449 mi
Last recorded135,449 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 135,449 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise limited inspection plastic covers floor,sill areas all

Fail 6 May 2026 135,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced os,ns (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated os,ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

advise limited inspection plastic covers floor,sill areas all

Pass 13 May 2025 133,128 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 133,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 129,733 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 129,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 123,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 118,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 116,467 miles

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

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

both park brakes low performance

power steering noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2019 112,102 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 112,059 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 107,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 101,557 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewall edges (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

plastic undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front disc brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 96,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,772 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 85,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,348 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 73,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,521 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,521 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,957 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 51,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,549 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 37,549 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 JFG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP57 JFG, 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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KP57 JFG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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