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KY57 HRP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,806 mi
Last recorded132,806 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,806 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 132,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 126,599 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in windscreen

corosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust flexi section worn

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2024 126,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

chip in windscreen

corosion on rear brake pipes

exhaust flexi section worn

nearside front tyre on limit on outer edge

rear brake pads worn

wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2023 115,203 miles

front tyre edges worn

general corrosion on underside

offside front brake pad fitting incorrect

offside washer jet poor

Fail 11 May 2023 115,166 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn nearside front (rear ) lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn offside front (rear) lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

dampness nearside front shock absorber

engine oil leak

general underside corrosion , inc brake pipes

offside washer jet poor

some wear front tyre edges

Pass 29 Apr 2022 105,594 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 105,484 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing front and rear missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 96,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 95,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 90,400 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,585 miles

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

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

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

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

strong smell of diesel within engine bay

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

strong smell of diesel within engine bay

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear lower suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 60,046 miles

Rear registration plate has slight water damage

Service lamp illuminated

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,398 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 52,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,158 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,158 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,323 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,323 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,809 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 HRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HRP, 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 HRP registered?

KY57 HRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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