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K23 FKU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,118 mi
Last recorded172,118 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 172,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Mar 2024 172,111 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 170,358 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 262,153 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 249,885 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 236,214 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 219,460 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 129,349 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,147 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 83,431 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 67,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 53,521 miles

Cuts to rear tyres.

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

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

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

Offside,nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged.

Fail 10 Dec 2013 53,521 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Cuts to rear tyres.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside,nearside front fog lamp lenses damaged.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,742 miles

Front fogs lights lens broken n/s/f and o/s/f

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Small crack in front number plate advice replacement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,616 miles

Front fog lamp lenses broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

f/discs lipped

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,557 miles

both front fog light glasses broken

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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K23 FKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K23 FKU, 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 K23 FKU registered?

K23 FKU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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