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KP07 JKY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,426 mi
Last recorded84,426 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 JKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 84,426 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front top strut mounts slightly sticking

Fail 13 Feb 2021 83,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt reamost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sill cover area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel only 41kg (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/5/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel only 21kg (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 May 2019 74,221 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 3 May 2019 74,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 2 May 2018 68,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 May 2018 68,291 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe hanger (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly noisy (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,790 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,747 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 54,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 48,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 33,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,692 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 28,692 miles

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)

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

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

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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KP07 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP07 JKY, 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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KP07 JKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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