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KS07 OSU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,477 mi
Last recorded162,477 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 OSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 162,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 162,474 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 153,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,206 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 118,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 106,143 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,453 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,666 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,666 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 70,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x1 Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Mar 2016 70,833 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

x1 Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 56,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,699 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,334 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 39,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,714 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 31,349 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 31,349 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OSU 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 KS07 OSU, 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 KS07 OSU registered?

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

Is KS07 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS07 OSU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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