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KV57 GCF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,570 mi
Last recorded124,570 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 124,570 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,842 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective KEY REQUIRED TO REMOVE FOR INSPECTION (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 67% (3.7.B.6b)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 18 Apr 2017 96,831 miles

n/s wiper blade splitting

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre not to cords ok at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2017 96,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means tempory fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s wiper blade splitting

sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre not to cords ok at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2016 153,383 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake light on

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,622 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,762 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 53,234 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,768 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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KV57 GCF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KV57 GCF, 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 KV57 GCF registered?

KV57 GCF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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