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KY57 GDV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,389 mi
Last recorded84,389 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 84,389 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side spring, brake pipe, suspension components corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 25 May 2024 84,389 miles

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

Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side spring, brake pipe, suspension components corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in steering joints

Fail 19 May 2024 84,383 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 72,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 66,823 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,400 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,944 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 6 Sep 2019 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,957 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,957 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,422 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 26,984 miles

front tyres starting to wear on the inner and outer edge.

Fail 23 May 2014 26,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres starting to wear on the inner and outer edge.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,057 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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KY57 GDV 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 KY57 GDV, 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 KY57 GDV registered?

KY57 GDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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