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KV57 OVY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

114,770 mi
Last recorded114,770 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,770 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has nearside arm fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear floor

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 114,769 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has nearside arm fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear floor

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,199 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 109,797 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 109,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 106,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,137 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 102,035 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 102,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2020 99,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,783 miles

Both front jacking points damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

NS mirror loose, not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Oil level on min.

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 93,783 miles

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

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

Both front jacking points damaged

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

NS mirror loose, not likely to fall off

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable corroded (6.1.7 (e))

Oil level on min.

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 85,601 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 85,601 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 79,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 79,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 72,978 miles

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 63,592 miles

engine coves fitted

front number plate damaged slightly

Fail 26 Oct 2015 63,592 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine coves fitted

front number plate damaged slightly

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,595 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 49,577 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,075 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 33,939 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,776 miles

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

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 OVY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

KV57 OVY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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