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KP57 PKE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,687 mi
Last recorded51,687 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 51,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 51,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's inner surface's corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's inner surface's corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 49,982 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 49,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,398 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 47,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 46,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,771 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,617 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder and lightly cracked/perishing.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,617 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing thin on outer shoulder and lightly cracked/perishing.

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2015 34,598 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,325 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,636 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Aug 2013 25,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,183 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 14,183 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,999 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 PKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PKE, 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 PKE registered?

KP57 PKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is KP57 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 PKE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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