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KU07 UJL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

286,029 mi
Last recorded286,029 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU07 UJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 286,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre coupling badly worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline fail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 283,655 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top chassis under bonnet area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 283,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above rear subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top chassis under bonnet area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 174,929 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 174,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 173,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top chassis under bonnet area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear all suspension arms starting to corrode/bushes starting to split/perish

Fail 6 Sep 2023 173,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached as marked (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front under engine tray loose

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top chassis under bonnet area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear all suspension arms starting to corrode/bushes starting to split/perish

Pass 31 Aug 2022 172,250 miles

Offside Front top of chassis under bonnet weak/starting to corrode

Fail 31 Aug 2022 172,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front top of chassis under bonnet weak/starting to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2021 170,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 3 Sep 2021 170,596 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2020 168,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 166,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tyre wall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Fail 6 Aug 2019 166,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and tyre wall slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 8 Aug 2018 162,024 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2018 162,024 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 153,572 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 136,515 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 136,515 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Exhaust bracket broken.

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 119,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring not located very well

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

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

middle exhaust hanger broke

Fail 6 Aug 2015 119,943 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 106,131 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 89,444 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 74,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,432 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,944 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 35,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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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KU07 UJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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