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KJ07 CKE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 CKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 112,568 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2026 112,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2025 109,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 109,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,539 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 106,539 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 100,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 100,965 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH worn inner edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,081 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 95W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 82,960 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust secure( corroded mounting) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 75,495 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 75,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 22545r17 94v xl (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 61,344 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no cords exposed at time of test (225/45r17 91w) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 52,977 miles

Nearside Rear centre rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Oct 2017 52,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth reading 2.10mm (245/40r17 91y) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear centre rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,467 miles

Rear rear exhaust hanger in front of rear silencer corroded but securing exhaust

Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TREAD DEPTH 1.43mm 245/40r17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on outer edge 225/45r17 91y (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer box hangers not in rubber (7.1.1)

Rear rear exhaust hanger in front of rear silencer corroded but securing exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,409 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R17 91Y (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,031 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 23,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 13 Feb 2014 23,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 19,947 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,071 miles

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)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut but no visable ply or cords

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,357 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,485 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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KJ07 CKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ07 CKE, 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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KJ07 CKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2007.

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