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KY07 VST

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 144,733 miles

Engine covers fitted + under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 144,635 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder Placed On N/S/F seat ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 134,891 miles

Front slight play both inner rack joints

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 121,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 110,207 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 101,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 101,665 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 99,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,240 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 95,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front mirror glass insecure

Offside Front Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 79,973 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 79,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,289 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 71,279 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 44,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,425 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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KY07 VST is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY07 VST, 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 KY07 VST registered?

KY07 VST is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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