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KY57 HBB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

144,347 mi
Last recorded144,347 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 144,347 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 144,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

parking brake only just met requirement 16%, nearside rear parking effort low.

Pass 15 Sep 2025 138,857 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 138,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 133,328 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 128,193 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 122,455 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 122,455 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,203 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,334 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 107,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,287 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,824 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 78,837 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 23 Aug 2016 78,837 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release re-routed belt (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip re-positioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,981 miles

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

nearside front tyre shows pronounced abnormal wear to outer tread shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively specific fitment set (8.2.2)

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

nearside front tyre shows pronounced abnormal wear to outer tread shoulder

Pass 19 Aug 2014 62,349 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 62,349 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 57,386 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,386 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,917 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,227 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 30,364 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 HBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HBB, 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 HBB registered?

KY57 HBB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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