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KY57 XAP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

49,208 mi
Last recorded49,208 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 49,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 42,295 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 16 May 2024 41,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perished/aged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at trans sump and rear diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2024 41,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured front most (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perished/aged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x3 arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at trans sump and rear diff areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 39,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 37,450 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 37,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at center & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both strut top mounts are tight when rotated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking within root of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge & cracking within root of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear ALL suspension components/springs/arms/sub-frames are corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2021 36,511 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 36,511 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top bearing tight (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

tell tail warning for rear light on but working

Pass 4 Nov 2020 35,196 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2020 35,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,236 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2019 33,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure Not seated correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Heat shield insecure

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 31,119 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 31,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 28,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 28,923 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 27,069 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 25,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 23,753 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 23,751 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 22,029 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,925 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 20,921 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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 26 Oct 2011 19,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

OSF tyre outter edge wearing

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,724 miles

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 XAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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