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KV57 LPO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,108 mi
Last recorded155,108 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 155,108 miles

offside headlamp aim low

Fail 3 Feb 2022 155,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside headlamp aim low

Pass 3 Feb 2021 150,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,750 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 146,745 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 140,073 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 128,596 miles

Parking brake slightly sticking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 128,557 miles

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

Parking brake slightly sticking

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 117,376 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,623 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 86,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 86,486 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 58,683 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 58,683 miles

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

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

bonnet secondary catch plastic lever missing

hand brake light sticks on when releasing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 46,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 46,285 miles

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 LPO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPO, 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 LPO registered?

KV57 LPO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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