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KY57 XCB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,253 mi
Last recorded149,253 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 149,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 149,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,574 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper front fitted radius arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 139,563 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper front fitted radius arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 129,344 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 116,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 108,022 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 108,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 99,724 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 92,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 92,038 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 92,030 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger broken (7.1.1)

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,740 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit perishing side walls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,345 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,833 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,913 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,815 miles

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,326 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 12 Jan 2010 27,580 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 XCB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

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

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