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KY57 HCV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,133 mi
Last recorded154,133 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 154,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,934 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 137,458 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 137,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both of the D bush's worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 126,824 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 126,824 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SLIGHT CORROSION BOTH FRONT TO REAR ( OVER FUEL TANK ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very slight on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 100,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s discs worn, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch lining damaged

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s discs worn, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s discs worn, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel arch lining damaged

Offside Front fog light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s discs worn, pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,809 miles

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 13 Jul 2018 81,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

mid exhaust hanger broken

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer tread.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut on inner tread.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 55,518 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,303 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,575 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 HCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCV, 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 HCV registered?

KY57 HCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is KY57 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY57 HCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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