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KR57 VJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz 420

Black Diesel 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 42085,066 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model420
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,781 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 135,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 134,031 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 128,002 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 121,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 114,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 112,843 miles

Nearside Exhaust bank, centre to rear, band clamp starting to split

Nearside Exhaust bank, front to centre, band clamp starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Fail 13 Aug 2020 112,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Exhaust bank, centre to rear, band clamp starting to split

Nearside Exhaust bank, front to centre, band clamp starting to split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2019 110,744 miles

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 105,867 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 105,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,713 miles

both rear tyres wearing smooth on inner edges with flat spots

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,140 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,260 miles

front tyres on 4mm and inner and outer edges wearing smooth

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,361 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions too clean to register on analyser

Pass 3 Apr 2013 72,112 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 65,663 miles

Glow plug warning light on

Fail 2 Aug 2011 54,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 54,542 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,729 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 420?

Based on 24,311 MOT tests across 2,343 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 577
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 565
brake binding 530
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 479
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KR57 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 420 in Black with a 4,196cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 85,066 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 420 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 647 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR57 VJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 420 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KR57 VJZ registered?

KR57 VJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 420, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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