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A12 KMG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,281 mi
Last recorded92,281 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 KMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,281 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 92,281 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,983 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,728 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 70,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 70,318 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 59,973 miles

Exhaust hangers on the central pipe are deteriorating and breaking away in two places.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower control arms the bushes inside of them are perishing but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The horizontal control arm ball joint is ON THE LIMIT. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play The horizontal control arm ball joint is ON THE LIMIT. Marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on the brake pipes going to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs are starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 41,632 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 32,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/tearing DOT code: 3811 size: 205/55R16W XL

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

Oil leak Appears to be gearbox fluid - further investigation req'd to confirm source ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 23,243 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure Top retaining bracket broken affecting aim (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished/tearing DOT code: 3811 size: 205/55R16W XL

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

Oil leak Appears to be gearbox fluid - further investigation req'd to confirm source ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,320 miles

Front Brake discs Corroded on inside faces

Front Cross strut bushes beginning to perish

Rear Both springs rusty

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 15,484 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 15,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 10,495 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 7,558 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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A12 KMG 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 80%.

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 A12 KMG, 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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A12 KMG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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