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KY57 HCJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

165,288 mi
Last recorded165,288 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 165,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 165,288 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside + nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 159,114 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside front to rear over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 159,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside + nearside steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 offside + nearside front to rear over fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear offside + nearside corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside + nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 143,244 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 143,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside + nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 135,389 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 135,375 miles

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 118,135 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,128 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2018 90,946 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 90,946 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 85,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,928 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2016 78,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sill Covers and Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 72,054 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 58,688 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres just above legal limit.

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 49,362 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 31,139 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 HCJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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