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KY57 HCA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

312,260 mi
Last recorded312,260 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 312,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 312,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Aug 2022 286,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 286,431 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 263,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 244,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge/ cracking inner wall x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 244,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge/ cracking inner wall x2 (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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,580 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,031 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,726 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,296 miles

Centre Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 89,521 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 89,511 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 73,308 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 73,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,276 miles

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

Offside Front 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 30 Aug 2011 46,134 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,774 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 HCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

KY57 HCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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