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KP57 OVU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,586 mi
Last recorded177,586 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 OVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 177,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension and subframe components have been painted/ under sealed at the rear

Pass 1 Dec 2023 177,535 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 177,519 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under pannels fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 104,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 102,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 102,619 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working inner (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 100,313 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 100,313 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 96,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,246 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,181 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded boths as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2014 77,577 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 74,555 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,963 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 54,345 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 54,345 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

KP57 OVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.

Is KP57 OVU safe to buy?

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