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KJ57 OUA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 OUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 137,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 131,879 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 127,744 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 21 Feb 2023 127,744 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,235 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,397 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 105,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,708 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,803 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front - Strong Advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front - Edges - Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear - Low - Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,695 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 56,532 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splits to inner sidewall no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 39,887 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,782 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,319 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 12,978 miles

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Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,703 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 OUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

KJ57 OUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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