MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,899 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective Two exhaust mounting brackets broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective Two exhaust mounting brackets broken but system still supported (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs corroded (3.5.1i)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV57 VTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?
KV57 VTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.
Is KV57 VTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for KV57 VTU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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