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KV07 OYW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,631 mi
Last recorded134,631 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 134,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear brake pipes corroded

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 132,369 miles

off side front fog lamp not working (damaged)

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2024 132,368 miles

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

off side front fog lamp not working (damaged)

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,065 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

off side front fog lamp not working

Fail 16 Nov 2023 130,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

off side front fog lamp not working

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,875 miles

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

hand brake efficiency 16%

off side front fog not working

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 123,859 miles

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

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +mounting pin broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear sub-frame corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 194,373 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 114,431 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 114,430 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,607 miles

Rear exhaust heat cover loose

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,413 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,623 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 66,626 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 66,626 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,033 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,507 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 30,910 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 OYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV07 OYW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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