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KY57 XCE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,213 mi
Last recorded190,213 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 190,213 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 190,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 173,403 miles

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

covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 161,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 145,141 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 128,254 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Nearside & Offside (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 128,254 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Hid's fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Nearside & Offside (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 120,266 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 120,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s/r tyre starting to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 115,361 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust braket broken

front tyres starting to wear outer edges

play in front wheel bearings

rear springs corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,788 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 105,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 99,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn to the outer adges

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn to the outer adges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,341 miles

monitor wear on both front tyre outer edges.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 67,340 miles

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

monitor wear on both front tyre outer edges.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 35,469 miles

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

gearbox leak from electric plug

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner amd outer side wall

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 XCE 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 70%.

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

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