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KY57 XLN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,942 mi
Last recorded106,942 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 106,942 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 105,785 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 105,785 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,755 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 104,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,310 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 28 Jun 2021 101,301 miles

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

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,401 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,437 miles

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

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

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Fail 22 Jul 2019 97,435 miles

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

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

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

various trays/covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting views to some components

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 85,963 miles

Central Rear exhaust system corroded and hanger broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most steel arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear exhaust system corroded and hanger broken

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most steel arm, inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2-3mm sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tread worn on inside and outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn more than others. Other pads 65-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tread worn on inside and outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 84,069 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tread worn on inside and outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad worn more than others. Other pads 65-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm tread worn on inside and outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80-85% (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded on inside faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,161 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 81,161 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,571 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,955 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,586 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 36,900 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 36,672 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 XLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XLN, 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 XLN registered?

KY57 XLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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