MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()
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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Fog light not working
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
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
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.
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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