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KJ57 OPD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 OPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 89,047 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 89,047 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 70,749 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 53,253 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 50,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,382 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,298 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 46,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,263 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened joint split (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,854 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,493 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,392 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 23,390 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 17,648 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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KJ57 OPD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KJ57 OPD, 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 KJ57 OPD registered?

KJ57 OPD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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