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KY57 HTL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,077 mi
Last recorded128,077 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,077 miles

EML Light on

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Apr 2026 128,073 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML Light on

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 122,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 116,308 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 110,153 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,257 miles

Front anti roll bar dust cover boots perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,545 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 93,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,137 miles

Nearside Front slight sharp edge on door mirror

Fail 23 Mar 2019 87,137 miles

Nearside Front slight sharp edge on door mirror

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,607 miles

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear on 3mm outer edge

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,230 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,599 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside side repeater lense missing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 63,839 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 55,420 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 39,136 miles

Front fog lights were on and should only be used in foggy conditions

N/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,327 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 22,875 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 HTL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

KY57 HTL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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