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KV07 OAU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,870 mi
Last recorded169,870 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 OAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 169,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 165,255 miles

Central chip on wind screen

Fail 5 Mar 2021 165,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central chip on wind screen

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ml visual seen (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2ml visual seen (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 160,539 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 160,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,372 miles

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

coolant light staying on

Fail 12 Mar 2019 152,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

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

coolant light staying on

Pass 15 Mar 2018 138,451 miles

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

both front, cross strut arm bushes slightly perished.

coolant warning light on.

Fail 13 Mar 2018 138,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both front, cross strut arm bushes slightly perished.

coolant warning light on.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 125,841 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 125,830 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper cover (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,472 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 118,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2015 110,357 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,329 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 96,324 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,196 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on its inner and outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn on its inner shoulder

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,826 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 OAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OAU, 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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KV07 OAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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