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KY57 KUH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,207 mi
Last recorded126,207 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 KUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate rusted away

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,836 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and osr after flexi hoses and up and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,836 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone in cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nsr and osr after flexi hoses and up and over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by trims

Pass 11 Oct 2022 93,592 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 93,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 85,326 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 77,975 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,573 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both off side jacking blokes missing.

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays and Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,155 miles

Both offside jacking blocks missing.

Exhaust mounting defective Both front and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,155 miles

Both offside jacking blocks missing.

Exhaust mounting defective Both front and centre. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 69,215 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 66,102 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 63,977 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low

rear pads low

Fail 10 Sep 2013 50,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r brake pads low.

rear tyres very low/ close to limits. 245/45/17.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,304 miles

n/s/r brake pads low.

rear tyres very low/ close to limits. 245/45/17.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 40,476 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,970 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,103 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 KUH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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