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KV57 OBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,131 mi
Last recorded118,131 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 118,131 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 118,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section at middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 115,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears above tank x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 111,352 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 96,313 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,906 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,906 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 79,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,299 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,768 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 51,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,343 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 OBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OBE, 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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KV57 OBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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