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KP57 WOU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 WOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 141,863 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrossion

Fail 12 May 2026 141,833 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s o\s d bushes strongly advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s o\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose strongly advise (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 21 May 2025 137,997 miles

Nearside 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 linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 127,588 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 127,588 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 120,149 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 120,147 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 112,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 105,338 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 100,435 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 100,435 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 93,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 83,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 71,769 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 71,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,598 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 58,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,292 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,292 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 39,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,906 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 36,906 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 30,277 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,801 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 WOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP57 WOU registered?

KP57 WOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is KP57 WOU safe to buy?

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