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KJ57 OTX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 161,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 153,193 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres edges worn

Fail 30 Jun 2017 153,193 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both front tyres edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2016 136,687 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 136,687 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 122,602 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 113,203 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 113,203 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 100,098 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats - unable to check adult rear seat adult belts

Fail 11 Jan 2013 100,098 miles

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

child seats fitted to rear seats - unable to check adult rear seat adult belts

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,805 miles

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs slight worn

unable to check rear seatbelt baby seat fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2010 63,805 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs slight worn

unable to check rear seatbelt baby seat fitted

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 OTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OTX, 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 OTX registered?

KJ57 OTX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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The MOT history for KJ57 OTX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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