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KP57 YKA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,316 mi
Last recorded125,316 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 YKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 117,125 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 113,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 113,791 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side front to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn off side from rack to ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 113,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion under vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

general surface corrosion on underside

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,510 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 105,510 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 99,359 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,189 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 90,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,047 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 74,009 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear part (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 68,905 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust middle joint

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 68,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front & middle hanger (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

exhaust middle joint

n/s/f tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 64,036 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,754 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 55,754 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 47,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 47,631 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,308 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 38,307 miles

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

all exaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,604 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 21,556 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 YKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YKA, 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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KP57 YKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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