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KW07 FWC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,952 mi
Last recorded179,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW07 FWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 179,952 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2024 179,952 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2023 168,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension bush's perishied

Fail 9 Dec 2022 168,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear suspension bushes are perished

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Both front tyres inner walls are cracked/ perished

parking brake release rod faulty

Pass 17 Dec 2021 159,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion.

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 159,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicle has general corrosion.

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 154,396 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 154,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 145,950 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 145,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 126,834 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 117,073 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 117,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,460 miles

chip in screen

damage to under tray and sill

slight low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on discs and pads

Fail 25 Nov 2015 107,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to under tray and sill

slight low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on discs and pads

wear on front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 96,781 miles

damage on wheels

sligth low effort on nearside handbrake

wear on brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2014 96,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

damage on wheels

wear on brake discs

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,225 miles

damage to nearside underfloor

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

wear on front suspension bushes

Pass 5 Dec 2012 118,112 miles

chip in screen

damage to drivers side repeater lamp

imbalance on front brakes

wear on discs and pads

Fail 3 Dec 2012 118,097 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

chip in screen

damage to drivers side repeater lamp

wear on discs and pads

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,034 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 May 2010 42,552 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 41,135 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KW07 FWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KW07 FWC, 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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KW07 FWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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