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KY57 HCH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 155,746 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 155,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,366 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,363 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2015 121,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 121,633 miles

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

Offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 105,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 105,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 92,306 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 75,928 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,928 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2010 40,571 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 HCH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

KY57 HCH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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