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KU57 XBP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,265 mi
Last recorded112,265 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 112,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nsf mirror insecure

Fail 19 May 2026 112,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

nsf mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2025 101,551 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes corroded

both headlamps have poor beam image

windscreen chipped

Fail 21 May 2025 101,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes corroded

both headlamps have poor beam image

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 May 2024 94,364 miles

windscreen chipped

both front brake pipes corroded

both headlamps cloudy and affecting image

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 May 2024 94,364 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

both front brake pipes corroded

both headlamps cloudy and affecting image

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

oil leaks

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 May 2023 91,067 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front exhaust bracket broken

nsf headlight pattern weak

Fail 25 May 2023 91,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

front exhaust bracket broken

nsf headlight pattern weak

Pass 9 Mar 2022 85,280 miles

both door mirrors insecure

floor sill and engine covers fitted

nsf headlamp cloudy affecting beam image

screen chipped

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Mar 2022 85,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

both door mirrors insecure

floor sill and engine covers fitted

nsf headlamp cloudy affecting beam image

screen chipped

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,307 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

osf washer jet blocked ns covers all screen

windscreen chipped

Fail 2 Sep 2020 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank

osf washer jet blocked ns covers all screen

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,089 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear above fuel tank and rear sub frame can not make an assessment (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower ball joint has slight play /wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

windscreen has damage

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,909 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides front to rear brake pipes are corroded cannot make an asesment

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Aug 2018 79,853 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear suspension arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both sides front to rear brake pipes are corroded cannot make an asesment

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2017 77,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both sides front rear lower suspension arm inner bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pedal anti slip worn

chip in windscreen

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Aug 2016 75,283 miles

both front to rear brake pipes have corrosion at rear

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

both sides front inner suspension arm rubbers split but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pedal anti slip worn

chip in windscreen

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills covering some componenets

nsf tyre 2mm

nsf tyre sidewall perished 2mm

nsf upper anti roll bar link rubber split

osf anti roll bar drop link lower rubber split

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,949 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 47,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,510 miles

Large undertray fitted,Some parts of suspension/floor and steering not inspected

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,544 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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KU57 XBP 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 KU57 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

KU57 XBP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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