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KY57 HNU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,672 mi
Last recorded156,672 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 156,672 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 12 Mar 2025 144,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 144,621 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,569 miles

suspension noise observed from os/front of vehicle but no excessive movement found

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 124,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 123,031 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 123,031 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 115,912 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 115,728 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear reg plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,102 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,584 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 81,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,616 miles

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

underbody is covered in under trays, so hard to fully inspect

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,518 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,067 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

can not fully view brake pipes due to cover

osr brake and position light bulb u/s

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,082 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,169 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 HNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

KY57 HNU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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