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KJ57 OSG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,684 mi
Last recorded135,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 OSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 135,684 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 128,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 122,115 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 122,115 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 113,512 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,092 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 90,595 miles

plastic covers under bonnet some components not seen at test

plastic covers underside of vehicle some components not seen at test

Fail 10 Aug 2020 90,595 miles

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

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

plastic covers under bonnet some components not seen at test

plastic covers underside of vehicle some components not seen at test

Pass 13 Aug 2019 83,268 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,444 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

warning lamp about nearside rear lamps misleading

Fail 28 Aug 2018 76,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

warning lamp about nearside rear lamps misleading

Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,503 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,017 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 44,013 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,292 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,003 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,304 miles

N/S/F Tyre bald on outer edge

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 OSG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJ57 OSG, 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 OSG registered?

KJ57 OSG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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The MOT history for KJ57 OSG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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