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KP57 JVR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,282 mi
Last recorded202,282 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 202,282 miles

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 202,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 193,555 miles

Offside mirror glass dis colouring

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 193,555 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

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

Offside mirror glass dis colouring

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 183,411 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside mirror glass discoloured

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 171,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside front fog lamp loose

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2023 171,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

offside front fog lamp loose

offside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2022 159,534 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 159,534 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 145,964 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 145,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 134,896 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 122,299 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,009 miles

Both front brake discs in a corroded condition

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 90,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 70,652 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,811 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2010 31,526 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 JVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVR, 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 JVR registered?

KP57 JVR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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