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KT07 RNJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

334,569 mi
Last recorded334,569 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT07 RNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 334,569 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

welding repairs to rear subframe

Fail 26 Jul 2022 334,521 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

welding repairs to rear subframe

Pass 24 Jul 2021 326,430 miles

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

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

repairs to rear sub frame + mounting areas under sealed

Fail 23 Jul 2021 326,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

repairs to rear sub frame + mounting areas under sealed

Pass 28 Jul 2020 195,397 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 195,327 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2019 186,565 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))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 172,609 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 139,200 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 139,191 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 May 2018 139,185 miles

MIL lamp on

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

Fail 18 May 2018 139,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

MIL lamp on

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

Pass 25 May 2017 111,612 miles

n/s/r wheel has slight when rotated. covers fitted. parking brake efficiency 16%

Pass 14 Jun 2016 102,013 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes are worn (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 102,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes are worn (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavily on inner edge almost through to cords (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bot worn heavily on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,498 miles

Play in nearside front lower arm front arm ball joint

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2014 81,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,063 miles

Mil light stays on

Oil level too low to record on dipstick(Topped up to min for test)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 40,299 miles

Nearside front tyre on 1,6mm

Offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,049 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 27,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 RNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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