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KV57 OVB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,002 mi
Last recorded164,002 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 164,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 150,647 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 143,429 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 143,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,103 miles

(Undertrays and side skirts fitted)

Section of ducting missing from air intake system under the bonnet

slight Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,868 miles

Front Section of ducting missing from air intake system under the bonnet

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays and side skirts fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,973 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,746 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,704 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 94,704 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 74,617 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 57,614 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

KV57 OVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KV57 OVB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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