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KV57 VFR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,031 mi
Last recorded90,031 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 VFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 87,970 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 86,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 85,301 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,903 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,078 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 76,294 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,293 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs corroded. brakes feel bit vague

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,708 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,708 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2017 69,280 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre bold on outer shoulder and has outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre bold on shoulders

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 16 May 2017 69,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre bold on outer shoulder and has outer sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre bold on shoulders

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 68,076 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 68,073 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 64,749 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)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,924 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 62,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 50,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,955 miles

front brake discs

offside front lower front balljoint has slight play

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 16 Sep 2010 17,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs

offside front lower front balljoint has slight play

slight play inner rack joints

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 VFR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFR, 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 VFR registered?

KV57 VFR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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