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KV07 OYL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,558 mi
Last recorded118,558 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 OYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 118,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,083 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,592 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 109,807 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 103,145 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 103,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,789 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 96,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 90,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,070 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2019 83,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,792 miles

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

exhaust system coroded in general is coroded

exhausts hanger brackets coroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 74,189 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2017 74,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner shoulder

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 59,868 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,868 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,793 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,029 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 47,029 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,526 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,998 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,307 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 OYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OYL, 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 KV07 OYL registered?

KV07 OYL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2007.

Is KV07 OYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV07 OYL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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