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KP57 JUV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,235 mi
Last recorded166,235 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 JUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 166,235 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 166,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 161,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 161,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 157,956 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 156,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 151,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 145,775 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 137,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 128,555 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 128,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,151 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 106,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to ply and below legal limit (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to ply and below legal limit (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,008 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 86,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 78,746 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,451 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,601 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2011 67,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,739 miles

slight corrosion to front brake discs

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 JUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

KP57 JUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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