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KY57 HOA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

134,828 mi
Last recorded134,828 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 134,828 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust mount broken, mid exhaust flange clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror reflected image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe suspension arms and floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 134,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall very perished cracking to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Mid exhaust mount broken, mid exhaust flange clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror reflected image poor (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe suspension arms and floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 134,214 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 133,493 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 133,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 132,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 132,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 131,438 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,583 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 129,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 127,307 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 125,267 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 125,185 miles

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

Engine light on

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 123,441 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs worn/scored and corroded on inner faces

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 123,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front brake discs worn/scored and corroded on inner faces

under trays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,357 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 109,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 81,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,761 miles

Caster arm bushes perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mount corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2013 73,761 miles

Caster arm bushes perishing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust mount corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,902 miles

L H F fog light lens cracked

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

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

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

Slight damage in windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,360 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 19,016 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 HOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

KY57 HOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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