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KV57 VTA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

201,656 mi
Last recorded201,656 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 201,656 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

general under body rust

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 183,128 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2019 170,385 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 171,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,062 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth from inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 147,679 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s,o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 147,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s,o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s,o/s (3.5.1i)

Front n/s,o/s front tyres worn smooth from inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s,o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 110,588 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,434 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,457 miles

hand brake a bit high and warning light staying on till pull back with foot

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges of tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2015 88,457 miles

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

hand brake a bit high and warning light staying on till pull back with foot

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges of tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,798 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,798 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 49,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,008 miles

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

offside front brake back cover plate is damaged/distorted.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,237 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 35,235 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,738 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 VTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

KV57 VTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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