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KV57 VDX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,901 mi
Last recorded135,901 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 135,901 miles

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

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 135,901 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General under body corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 122,556 miles

Rear under body corroded

Under tray body / Engine cover protection fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2023 122,556 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear under body corroded

Under tray body / Engine cover protection fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,628 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 111,626 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 104,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,062 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,059 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 90,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from tank to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from tank to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 78,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/nsf/osf/ both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2019 78,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr/osr/nsf/osf/both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers/undretrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection o/s n/s

Pass 15 Sep 2018 75,482 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,773 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 68,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre & rear mounting corroded & insceure (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 64,193 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 19,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 47,774 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,925 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 40,925 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 33,322 miles

Both front tyres inner side walls starting to crack no visual signs of cords showing

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 23,093 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 VDX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

KV57 VDX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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