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KY57 HCN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,013 mi
Last recorded136,013 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 136,013 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 136,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged descoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 130,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 123,062 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 114,893 miles

Advise to replace drivers door mirror

Windscreen cracked .. not affecting drivers view

Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,890 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Advise to replace drivers door mirror

Windscreen cracked .. not affecting drivers view

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 94,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,209 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,944 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,878 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 61,878 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 38,415 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 HCN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?

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

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