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EJ57 KOA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,393 mi
Last recorded157,393 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,393 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 142,826 miles

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

Fail 4 Jan 2018 142,819 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016
Fail 19 Aug 2016

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play in inner steering arm ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

airbag warning note illuminating

front brake discs corroded and worn

full under trays fitted

horn note weak - temporary button fitted

offside headlamp dim

rear brake pipes corroded at unions

rear side lamps dim

washer jets poorly aimed

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,651 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 75,651 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Fail 19 Aug 2014 75,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 22 Aug 2013 73,339 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r brake binding

rear tyres on limit

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,676 miles

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

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2011

n/s/f steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2010 115,024 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 115,022 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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EJ57 KOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EJ57 KOA, 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 EJ57 KOA registered?

EJ57 KOA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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