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KU07 JLH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,087 mi
Last recorded166,087 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 166,087 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

front wiper blades worn

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush

slight play in nearside front lower arm inner ball joint

Fail 22 Aug 2019 166,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front, inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn across tread and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 154,326 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 154,326 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 139,277 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Offside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,272 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Offside Front outer tyre wall slightly damaged

rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2016 129,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2016 129,091 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,521 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise cut in o/s/front tyre not down to cord

Fail 30 Jul 2015 116,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise cut in o/s/front tyre not down to cord

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,223 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 90,552 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 90,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,871 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 58,695 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 58,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,859 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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KU07 JLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KU07 JLH, 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 KU07 JLH registered?

KU07 JLH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2007.

Is KU07 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU07 JLH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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