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KV57 OUM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,986 mi
Last recorded166,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 166,986 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 166,471 miles

Front Direction indicator not working wing mirror both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 161,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,719 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 144,035 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 128,997 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 112,822 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,461 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 77,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,944 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 68,944 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 59,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 55,619 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,294 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn

Vehicle under panelling impairs full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn outer 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 OUM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

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

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