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KT07 LHY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

179,192 mi
Last recorded179,192 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 LHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 179,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 173,440 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 173,285 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 169,290 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2023 163,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 152,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 140,878 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,221 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,065 miles

all other front bottom suspension arm rubbers slightly perished but not leaking grease

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 116,030 miles

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

all other front bottom suspension arm rubbers slightly perished but not leaking grease

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2017 106,477 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2016 94,277 miles

rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,896 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 85,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,404 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 59,656 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,942 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 45,942 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,378 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,316 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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KT07 LHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT07 LHY, 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 KT07 LHY registered?

KT07 LHY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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