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KV57 VTP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,745 mi
Last recorded91,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 91,745 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 89,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 89,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 82,112 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 82,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 79,952 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 79,952 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high both offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,040 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,422 miles

management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Sep 2016 65,955 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,951 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 48,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 43,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,512 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 39,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,134 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,134 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 VTP 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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

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

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