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KS02 ADE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS02 ADE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 96,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system component missing (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 96,755 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 96,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,231 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 82,775 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 82,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades defective. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Middle control arm bull joint has to much play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts on side wall, not deep enough to reach the cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper and under tray damaged.

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,990 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 73,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 51,554 miles

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

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,902 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,365 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 28,170 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,797 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,424 miles

osf tyre shows slight more wear on inner edge

tiny play in both front hub bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,805 miles

Condensation inside O/S indicator side repeater.

Fail 6 May 2011 13,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 13,825 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 9,758 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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KS02 ADE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS02 ADE, 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 KS02 ADE registered?

KS02 ADE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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