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KL52 TAN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,367 mi
Last recorded203,367 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL52 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 203,367 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2022 203,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2020 193,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 193,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing sheered off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing sheered off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing sheered off (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 167,564 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 167,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 144,964 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,964 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall some damage

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall some damage

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,439 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 105,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 95,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 May 2014 95,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2013 77,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

o/s/r stop light dim

Pass 25 Apr 2012 61,893 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,734 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2010 38,525 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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KL52 TAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KL52 TAN, 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 KL52 TAN registered?

KL52 TAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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