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KP07 WHK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,854 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake has just met the requirement (51%)

Underbody (brakes/steering/suspension) components corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 146,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody (brakes/steering/suspension) components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 144,228 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 139,386 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 137,742 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 137,659 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 129,072 miles

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear parking brake requires some adjustment

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 129,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and Rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear coil spring corroded

Nearside rear parking brake requires some adjustment

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 120,988 miles

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

Nearside park brake efficiency low

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

Fail 29 Aug 2016 120,986 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside park brake efficiency low

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,695 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 101,351 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,492 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,684 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 66,058 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 66,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 54,151 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 WHK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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