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K21 SEW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,508 mi
Last recorded192,508 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 SEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 192,508 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 192,507 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 184,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 184,133 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner shoulder worn off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 162,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 143,190 miles

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%

Pass 31 Oct 2016 122,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 122,182 miles

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,704 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,056 miles

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

o/s/f steer.rack end wear

Fail 19 Aug 2014 82,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,789 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 64,788 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,101 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 50,929 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 50,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 43,550 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,760 miles

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.

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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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.

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