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KP57 YHL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,753 mi
Last recorded150,753 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 YHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 150,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

boot release insecure

Fail 9 Feb 2026 150,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

boot release insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2025 147,744 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MOISTURE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED / TINTED

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Fail 14 Feb 2025 147,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MOISTURE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S MIRROR GLASS DETERIORATED / TINTED

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

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

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Pass 24 Jan 2024 141,279 miles

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NSF FOG LAMP CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MOISTURE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Fail 24 Jan 2024 141,274 miles

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

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

NSF FOG LAMP CRACKED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MOISTURE INSIDE (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL HAS LONG TRAVEL - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,753 miles

BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL SLIGHTLY LONG

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 134,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER & OUTER EDGES BALD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,239 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,764 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Nov 2019 111,668 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 10,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar ball joint cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower front ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,692 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,037 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 73,744 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,012 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 50,786 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,081 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,246 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front discs worn

child seat x3 on back seat

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 YHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YHL, 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 YHL registered?

KP57 YHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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