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KS07 AJO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,957 mi
Last recorded161,957 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 AJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 161,957 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 161,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 156,967 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 151,157 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 147,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 137,814 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 137,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 120,279 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,023 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 82,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 82,542 miles

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,278 miles

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Fail 8 Jan 2018 65,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

no emissions print out no acceleration detected

Pass 20 Oct 2017 62,554 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (3.6.B.2c)

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 51,382 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,378 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulder plus nail in tread

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 45,889 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 45,887 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 38,237 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2012 28,219 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 23,448 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 19,404 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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KS07 AJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KS07 AJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS07 AJO registered?

KS07 AJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is KS07 AJO safe to buy?

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