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GL07 KJA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,570 mi
Last recorded156,570 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 KJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 156,570 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 150,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,721 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brakes pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 137,021 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Offside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2022 137,021 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perishing

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Offside front anti roll bar link lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,441 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 119,867 miles

Offside Front mirror lense deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,244 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,950 miles

Front inner pads getting low

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front cut in tyre wall

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre wearing

Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil leaking (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,178 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,122 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2012 55,070 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,446 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,648 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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GL07 KJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 GL07 KJA, 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 GL07 KJA registered?

GL07 KJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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