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KY57 KUO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 117,598 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 66,001 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & rear axle components corroded

front bumper & headlight slight damage

slight play in steering joints

Fail 28 Oct 2023 66,001 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

both side brake pipe & rear axle components corroded

front bumper & headlight slight damage

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Oct 2022 60,819 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes lightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake discs have corrosion but not excessive[front and rear]

Fail 26 Oct 2022 60,819 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm bushes lightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged but unlikely to become detached

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

all brake discs have corrosion but not excessive[front and rear]

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,192 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle pipe to rear box mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,325 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside reversing lamp not working

Fail 30 Jul 2020 58,315 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,673 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 46,555 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 46,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 43,090 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,420 miles

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 28,024 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,729 miles

n/s/f sidewall damage

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,427 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

n/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

o/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

o/s/r tyre has damage to sidewall

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 KUO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KUO, 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 KUO registered?

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

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