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KV57 VTC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 106,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,366 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 102,320 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 98,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 92,308 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 92,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,402 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 88,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,953 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 79,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,501 miles

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

exhaust center mounting corroded off

Fail 23 Jan 2017 72,494 miles

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)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

exhaust center mounting corroded off

Pass 28 Jan 2016 66,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,973 miles

Front lower arm inner bushes starting to wear

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,972 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front lower arm inner bushes starting to wear

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,471 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,561 miles

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

o.s.f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,533 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 VTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV57 VTC registered?

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

Is KV57 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 VTC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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