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KY57 KWA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 125,387 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease ?

Pass 15 Nov 2024 123,386 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 123,382 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded/cracked by both lower arm mounting points (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,462 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 119,444 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bottom arm where attaches to sub frame heavily corroded with holes where bracket attaches to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bottom arm front arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 115,067 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 115,063 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,918 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,914 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Oct 2020 102,700 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,169 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 91,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 79,216 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,629 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 60,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,317 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,645 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 38,384 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 31,235 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,297 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 KWA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

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

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