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KV07 FOJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,005 mi
Last recorded141,005 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 FOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 141,005 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 140,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view the glass needs replacing is delaminating, not providing clear rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 131,033 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 130,946 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame and tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame and tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected pad locking pins hanging out both sides (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,318 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 109,275 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 108,923 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 100,630 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 100,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 91,252 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 91,248 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 87,382 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 87,375 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 85,856 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 81,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,637 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 78,637 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 76,984 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,838 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 73,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,402 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 56,223 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,255 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 47,255 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,033 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 23,927 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 20,529 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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KV07 FOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KV07 FOJ, 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 KV07 FOJ registered?

KV07 FOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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