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KU07 APT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 APT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,235 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and bald on outer shoulder 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Top mount noisy on turning

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside components corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear hub nosey

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

bonnet hard to open

under floor components corroded and all rear suspension components

Fail 31 Jul 2025 84,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub nosey

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

bonnet hard to open

under floor components corroded and all rear suspension components

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 80,776 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 80,776 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2021 79,573 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

noise n/s rear brake

rear exhaust mount u/s

suspension/brake components corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2021 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fore-most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

noise n/s rear brake

rear exhaust mount u/s

suspension/brake components corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,555 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 79,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Mid to rear exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Disc backing plate corroded

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 75,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 75,782 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear and above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Mid buckle not there (5.1.1)

Front discs lipping

Front pads low

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bumper trim loose

Offside Front Inner Door handle insecure

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

Rear pads low

Slight fluctuation across front axle

Pass 28 Feb 2017 60,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

both front to rear, rear section brake pipes corroded slightly

parking brake on n/s binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2017 60,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm, also exess play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low on inner pad (3.5.1g)

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

both front to rear, rear section brake pipes corroded slightly

parking brake on n/s binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 47,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front bumper trim

Fail 20 Mar 2015 47,159 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage front bumper trim

Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,835 miles

o/s front bumper trim loose

slight bind n/s rear hub

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,835 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s front bumper trim loose

slight bind n/s rear hub

Pass 21 Sep 2012 32,891 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 32,891 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,286 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bind rear brakes

trim damaged o/s front

Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,625 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 25,625 miles

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

slight brake bind, nearside rear

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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KU07 APT 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 56%.

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 KU07 APT, 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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KU07 APT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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