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J28 KAN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,807 mi
Last recorded132,807 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 KAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 132,807 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2026 132,793 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2025 129,844 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 129,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 126,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 124,235 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 122,621 miles

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

under trays

Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,334 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 120,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 118,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays

Pass 4 Jan 2019 111,385 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 111,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 98,638 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,009 miles

under trays

Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,093 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 70,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,928 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,448 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 52,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

O/S Headlamp has slightly faded beam image.

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,162 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,121 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS WORN

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J28 KAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J28 KAN, 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 J28 KAN registered?

J28 KAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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The MOT history for J28 KAN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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