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KY57 GKU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,023 mi
Last recorded141,023 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 GKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,023 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 136,019 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,684 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 118,217 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,869 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,951 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,950 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 100,309 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 100,301 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,405 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,601 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

noise in rotation at both rear wheels

Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,958 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 77,575 miles

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,782 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 60,430 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 60,430 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,840 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,697 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 GKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GKU, 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 GKU registered?

KY57 GKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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