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KY57 HCD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 132,528 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Front Fog light N/S not working.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre staring to crack between tread. OK at present.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perished. Require being changed soon. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 132,515 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front ARB "D" bushes worn and have excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front pads getting low.

Nearside Front Fog light N/S not working.

Offside Front Tyre staring to crack between tread. OK at present.

Offside Headlamp aim too high To high, asjust on test (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perished. Require being changed soon. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,022 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 132,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 125,243 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 125,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear nearisde and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,104 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread and there is a nail in the offside rear

engine light is on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,034 miles

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

both rear tyres are low on tread and there is a nail in the offside rear

engine light is on

Pass 31 Aug 2016 114,423 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 114,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 106,993 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 71,336 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 55,153 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 HCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HCD, 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 HCD registered?

KY57 HCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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