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KY57 GYG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,411 mi
Last recorded102,411 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 102,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,740 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 98,718 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 94,451 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 90,347 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr+osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 87,417 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 87,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded @ flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 79,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded NS & OS Front to rear - to flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Caster arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Engine bay OSR (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded @ flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pad wear indicator light on - OSF wear indicator broken

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,447 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,870 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,947 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,488 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 54,488 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,284 miles

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,284 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,212 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 46,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 39,564 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,120 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,509 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 GYG 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 65.2%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

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

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