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KB57 OJA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

214,725 mi
Last recorded214,725 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 OJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 214,725 miles

advise under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2023 214,716 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2022 213,179 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 213,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 191,463 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Fail 2 Dec 2020 191,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 176,148 miles

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

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

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

Unable to see some components due to covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 176,147 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Unable to see some components due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 170,330 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 170,330 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 161,493 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 161,491 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 152,633 miles

x2 rear tyres on limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 151,895 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 143,777 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 143,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 130,637 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 111,901 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 91,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 74,139 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 74,138 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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KB57 OJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KB57 OJA, 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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KB57 OJA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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