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KR57 YTV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,922 mi
Last recorded86,922 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,922 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 16 Nov 2025 86,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid pipe in nearside wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn with large lipped edge cutting through wear sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto connection of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 84,847 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,847 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 79,449 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 79,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 74,471 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 74,471 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 68,727 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 63,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,125 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 55,125 miles

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

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flexi hose not located through rubber O ring is rubbing on strut, (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 46,731 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 46,662 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 44,124 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 42,530 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,321 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 38,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,954 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,185 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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KR57 YTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

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

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