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KV57 OYB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,909 mi
Last recorded115,909 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 OYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 115,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,858 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2019 115,858 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front too rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 112,308 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 106,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Plastic under tray broken

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,530 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Plastic under tray broken

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,886 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,078 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 66,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 49,120 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 34,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 34,252 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,605 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 OYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB registered?

KV57 OYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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