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KIB 4040

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,355 mi
Last recorded64,355 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 4040
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 64,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,997 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 60,657 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 60,312 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 58,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,999 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 53,999 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 51,939 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels, stone in cuts-no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 51,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both wheels, stone in cuts-no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,033 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,455 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 37,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 33,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,244 miles

nearside headlamp unit has a broken clip but still secure

offside wing mirror not locking into place

Fail 2 Oct 2013 29,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp unit has a broken clip but still secure

offside wing mirror not locking into place

Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,221 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,659 miles

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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KIB 4040 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KIB 4040, 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 KIB 4040 registered?

KIB 4040 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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The MOT history for KIB 4040 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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