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KP57 JFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,599 mi
Last recorded148,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 148,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 126,502 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 119,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 119,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported near backbox (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp image slight out

Pass 11 Nov 2016 105,662 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 105,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 85,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 68,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 59,680 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)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 30 Apr 2011 38,314 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 38,260 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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KP57 JFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KP57 JFJ, 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 KP57 JFJ registered?

KP57 JFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is KP57 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 JFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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