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KY57 XCL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,590 mi
Last recorded107,590 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 107,590 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear floor corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 5 Nov 2020 107,589 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear floor corroding

Rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 12 Oct 2020 107,524 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to some rear suspension parts

o/s door mirror discoloured

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust pipe

Fail 29 Apr 2019 98,095 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to some rear suspension parts

o/s door mirror discoloured

o/s/r tyre close to limit

slight blow rear exhaust pipe

Pass 16 May 2018 93,629 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 93,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 17 May 2017 88,345 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

o/s door mirror discoloured

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2017 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre low outer edge

o/s door mirror discoloured

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2016 80,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,834 miles

damage to nearside front lower bumper

rear exhaust silencer cracked and in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2015 71,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

damage to nearside front lower bumper

rear exhaust silencer cracked and in poor condition

Pass 23 May 2014 63,914 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s of front bumper

front suspension lower arm rear bushes seperating

n/s door mirror loose

Fail 22 May 2014 63,914 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust mount broken

damage to n/s of front bumper

front suspension lower arm rear bushes seperating

n/s door mirror loose

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,728 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s of front bumper

Fail 25 Jun 2013 55,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s of front bumper

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,021 miles

front brake discs wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,406 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 XCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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