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KV07 PBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,553 mi
Last recorded174,553 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 PBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 174,553 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 163,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 154,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 147,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2021 138,634 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 138,611 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 130,907 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 130,907 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 128,323 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 128,323 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 120,202 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 120,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear one of the front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Top fixing broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 97,626 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2017 97,626 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 84,072 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall

rear brake discs worn / lipped

Fail 13 Jan 2016 84,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in sidewall

rear brake discs worn / lipped

Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 56,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,409 miles

o/s front tyre inner sidewall slight damage, both rear wheels slight bind, n/s rear tyre close to limit, front and rear pads low.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 48,132 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.WASH DELIVERY POOR.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGE.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,132 miles

EMISSIONS HIGH.WASH DELIVERY POOR.HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 13 Oct 2010 42,271 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 42,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,973 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 PBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

KV07 PBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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