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KY57 XBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,238 mi
Last recorded108,238 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 108,238 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount rough when rotated

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 108,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both top mounts rough when rotated

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,837 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 101,837 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner / outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 98,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 89,254 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 89,254 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure 2x centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear [rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,072 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm [inner bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm [outer ball joint] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 65,569 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front arm ball joiunt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,756 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 57,756 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 44,888 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2017 42,978 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat . tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre has been run on flat. sidewall marked

Pass 31 Jul 2015 41,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,616 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,729 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 38,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,615 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 XBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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