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K555 JOB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

170,960 mi
Last recorded170,960 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 JOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 170,960 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 167,069 miles

verbal advisory given

Pass 5 Jun 2024 164,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 158,663 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 158,661 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 155,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

o/s fr tyre slight wear inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2022 155,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracks

o/s fr tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2021 149,745 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 146,544 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,335 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,329 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 137,616 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 137,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Marked) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 130,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 122,200 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 122,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,592 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

centre exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2013 92,123 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,059 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,880 miles

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

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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K555 JOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K555 JOB, 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 K555 JOB registered?

K555 JOB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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