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KY57 XLK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 155,760 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

rear brakes binding slightly

rear subframe and suspension corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2024 155,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion to brake pipes

rear brakes binding slightly

rear subframe and suspension corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 152,368 miles

Rear subframe corroded

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken off front but supported ok

rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 142,829 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 142,779 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 138,690 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 138,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function lower spring mounting broken (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,171 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 127,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,722 miles

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

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,628 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 100,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 94,169 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,737 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,603 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 44,545 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 XLK 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 XLK, 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 XLK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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