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KR57 AVU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,898 mi
Last recorded234,898 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 AVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 234,898 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 234,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 208,117 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner wishbone bush worn.

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing.

full under shields fitted.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 207,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front inner wishbone bush worn.

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing.

full under shields fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 187,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 186,421 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 168,414 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 156,826 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 156,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 144,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No dipstick unable to check oil temperature

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 144,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

No dipstick unable to check oil temperature

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2011 113,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 113,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 82,605 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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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KR57 AVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KR57 AVU, 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 KR57 AVU registered?

KR57 AVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2007.

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The MOT history for KR57 AVU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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