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KP07 JPY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP07 JPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2021 118,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 112,002 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 107,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering brack

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

Parking brake readings only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside inspection restricted due to car having sill covers and undertrays

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering brack

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

Parking brake readings only just met

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both n/s and o/s casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Underside inspection restricted due to car having sill covers and undertrays

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,948 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 10 Mar 2017 90,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 74,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 63,668 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 63,668 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exh bracket broken at cat and center pipe

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall no cords showing

o/s/r tyre has 2 nails in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 54,749 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 54,749 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 46,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,569 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

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 JPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JPY, 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 JPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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