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KV57 LYC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,877 mi
Last recorded98,877 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,877 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,607 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 97,607 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 88,726 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,103 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 79,103 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 74,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2021 74,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,503 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,102 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 66,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 60,677 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 57,519 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,117 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,117 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,509 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 46,053 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 42,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 42,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

steering column gaiter split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,015 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 18 Oct 2012 37,015 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 20 Oct 2011 31,353 miles

both rear and both front tyres worn near legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,132 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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KV57 LYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 LYC registered?

KV57 LYC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KV57 LYC shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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