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KR07 JAU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,774 mi
Last recorded146,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR07 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 146,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,275 miles

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

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 128,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 128,685 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 118,298 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 118,298 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 107,812 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 107,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 100,403 miles

Nearside Front roll bar link dust cover perished

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front lower control arm bushes have slight movement

Pass 15 Jul 2020 89,781 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 79,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 64,327 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2016 59,424 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 55,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 51,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 41,563 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 41,560 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,183 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,470 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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KR07 JAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

KR07 JAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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