MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet stays worn
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face partially corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))
bonnet stays worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both fronts to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high + no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Exhaust mounting defective middle section hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust tail section joint clamp reqs turning
Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to rear flexis minor corrosion and pitting will need replacing before next test (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face deteriorated and corroding (3.5.1i)
both front and middle section exhaust mounts deteriorated + breaking away need welding repair
front and rear pads recently fitted pedal pressure not 100% still req bedding in otherwise needs attention
service brake efficiency just passable at 52%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f steer.rack end wear
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eng.man.light on
o/s/f steer.rack end wear
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
unable to check brake pipes properly due to covers
unable to check under vehicle properly due to covers
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
plastic covers
slight play in both front bearings
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K21 SEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 K21 SEW, 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 K21 SEW registered?
K21 SEW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2007.
Is K21 SEW safe to buy?
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