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KV07 OBU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,907 mi
Last recorded124,907 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 OBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2024 124,907 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

some corrosion to rear sub frame

offside headlight bracket broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Jun 2023 123,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion appearing to rear underside of vehicle including suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2023 123,945 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

some corrosion appearing to rear underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 123,006 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres starting to crack slightly

centre exhaust join corroded

play in both rear link arms as with nearside front link arm

rear brake pipes slightly corroded as with offside front brake pipe

Pass 28 Jun 2021 121,826 miles

centre / rear exhaust flange corroded

slight wear / play in nearside front anti roll bar link

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

windscreen cracked offside but not in drivers view

Fail 28 Jun 2021 121,826 miles

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

centre / rear exhaust flange corroded

slight wear / play in nearside front anti roll bar link

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

windscreen cracked offside but not in drivers view

Pass 6 Jul 2020 120,406 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front inner wishbone bush weak

offside headlight bracket broken

play in nearside front link arm as with both rear link arms

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2020 120,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front inner wishbone bush weak

nearside rear brake pad(s) appears to be wearing low

offside headlight bracket broken

play in nearside front link arm as with both rear link arms

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2019 115,879 miles

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

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

some corrosion of exhaust flanges

some corrosion of rear brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2018 111,704 miles

nearside front inner wishbone bush weak

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner and outer shoulders

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside rear anti-roll bar link arm

Pass 27 Mar 2017 107,284 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,810 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,246 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,804 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 85,795 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,647 miles

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

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)

nearside headlamp bracket broken but headlamp still secure

rear exhaust hanger very corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,855 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inside edge o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,791 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s washer jet poor

rear tyres perished

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 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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