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KY57 XAO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,343 mi
Last recorded101,343 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 XAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 101,343 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2026 101,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 99,331 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 99,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 96,973 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 94,068 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 146,423 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gear oil sump sweating

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,270 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,270 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 83,144 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 79,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,143 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,143 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 71,221 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,326 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2013 65,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 62,957 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,731 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 56,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 XAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

KY57 XAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KY57 XAO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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