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KP07 WBJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,739 mi
Last recorded118,739 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 118,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

suspect vacuum leak under bonnet further investigation required

Fail 3 Oct 2022 118,736 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm advise replacment as soon as possiblr (5.2.3 (e))

suspect vacuum leak under bonnet further investigation required

Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 112,643 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,190 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,610 miles

Exhaust hanger snapped, exhaust system still supported

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,868 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside inner rack joint has play

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2018 90,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Nearside inner rack joint has play

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,614 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

center exhaust hanger insecure

engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,614 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

center exhaust hanger insecure

engine management light illuminated on dash indicating a fault

sill trims fitted making thorough inspection of sill condition impossible

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,203 miles

centre exhaust hanger insecure

engine management light illuminated on dash

high level stop light innop

nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

slight corrossion front brake disc inner faces

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

Fail 16 Aug 2016 80,201 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger insecure

engine management light illuminated on dash

high level stop light innop

nearside rear coil spring heavily corroded

slight corrossion front brake disc inner faces

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,700 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 76,641 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 68,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres just at 1.6mm (legal limit) advise replacment as soon as possible

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre slightly detreriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,463 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 49,908 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 29,021 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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KP07 WBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBJ, 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 WBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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