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KU57 KCX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,766 mi
Last recorded100,766 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 KCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 100,766 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,422 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 99,422 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 98,149 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 98,147 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 92,899 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 89,647 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 89,646 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 22 Dec 2016 76,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes on n/s over fuel tank corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 76,581 miles

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

Central Rear exhaust mount snapped exhaust still secure.

Front brake discs lipped.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 58,368 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 58,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jun 2014 43,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,295 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 40,295 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,374 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,379 miles

front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,209 miles

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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KU57 KCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KU57 KCX, 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 KU57 KCX registered?

KU57 KCX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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