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KV57 LRU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,581 mi
Last recorded115,581 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 115,581 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface rust

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 115,349 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has surface rust

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 106,122 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))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,649 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 93,131 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 88,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,792 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,992 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,979 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 77,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 77,939 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,828 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,515 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,100 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,255 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges.

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 51,770 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 51,769 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 32,903 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 21,783 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

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 LRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV57 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

KV57 LRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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