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KY57 GJG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 136,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - on limit now (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose and rattling

Pass 27 Dec 2023 122,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside - covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 122,526 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside - covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,066 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 84,510 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,261 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 74,205 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,011 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 71,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 65,254 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 65,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 59,144 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 59,144 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 52,090 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 52,016 miles

Nearside 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt downward facing (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,091 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 42,404 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 42,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 36,950 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer egde

four wheel alignment check

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 22,109 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 GJG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KY57 GJG, 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 GJG registered?

KY57 GJG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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