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KV57 OVL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,360 mi
Last recorded188,360 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 188,360 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 188,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 158,409 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Mar 2017 158,409 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 129,725 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not exposing cords

Pass 1 Apr 2015 109,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps light output poor.

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

large crack too fron screen but out of swept area.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 109,511 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front headlamps light output poor.

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

large crack too fron screen but out of swept area.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

offside front tyre worn smooth on both edges.

Pass 22 Feb 2014 83,559 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2013 67,446 miles

advise front pads wearing low

advise o/s/f light aim poor

advise o/s/f light poor output

advise rear pads wearing low

advise slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Feb 2012 50,844 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 28,027 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

slight movement both front hub areas

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 OVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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