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BK07 YKR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,569 mi
Last recorded128,569 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 YKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 128,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre just on limit and wearing out of shape

Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,571 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Fail 10 Jan 2022 117,570 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 100,402 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 100,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on both edges

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,124 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,277 miles

Both registration plates deteriorating

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

Pass 12 May 2015 76,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 66,408 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 66,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 57,768 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 57,768 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 49,375 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,301 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 45,301 miles

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

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

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

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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BK07 YKR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BK07 YKR, 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 BK07 YKR registered?

BK07 YKR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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