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KY57 HDC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,159 mi
Last recorded105,159 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 105,159 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 101,556 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 101,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 97,565 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 94,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components generally corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 91,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 87,788 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 84,660 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,530 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2019 80,529 miles

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

All 4 Tyres Perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,981 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2018 75,962 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2017 70,199 miles

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

Undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 30 May 2017 70,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2016 64,257 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED FROM EXHAUST

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,029 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,553 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,642 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 35,507 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 17,165 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,061 miles

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

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 HDC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

KY57 HDC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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