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KR57 HCN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,637 mi
Last recorded130,637 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 130,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 124,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 124,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,045 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dash set does not work at all

Fail 18 Jul 2022

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

dash set does not work at all

Pass 5 Jul 2021 111,011 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 111,011 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 108,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wing is damaged

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 108,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front wing is damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2019 105,955 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 102,280 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 97,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,816 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 83,353 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 83,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 71,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 61,059 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,636 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,003 miles

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

nearside blinker has water damage

Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,438 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,527 miles

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

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

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 HCN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 KR57 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

KR57 HCN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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