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KY57 WHE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,435 mi
Last recorded156,435 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 WHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 156,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 144,637 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 137,924 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 131,518 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 131,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 113,208 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 113,201 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,007 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 111,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 102,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 78,633 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 70,526 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,076 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 64,076 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,064 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 WHE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

KY57 WHE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is KY57 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY57 WHE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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