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KR07 HTJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,587 mi
Last recorded157,587 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 HTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 157,587 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 145,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 142,343 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 134,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 134,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 127,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 120,158 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 120,158 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 120,142 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing other pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,713 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm tread depth and worn smooth on edges.

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 110,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 110,857 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 105,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 97,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre showing signs of havine been run flat

Fail 28 Apr 2015 97,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,518 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 87,488 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 87,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 76,486 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 62,088 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 62,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,533 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2010 40,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KR07 HTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KR07 HTJ, 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 KR07 HTJ registered?

KR07 HTJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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The MOT history for KR07 HTJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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