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KY07 UKP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,798 mi
Last recorded167,798 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 UKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2024 167,798 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

rear D bushes worn

Pass 15 Oct 2022 166,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 165,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear track control arm on front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,992 miles

undersheilds and front suspenson bushes cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2020 157,992 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undersheilds and front suspenson bushes cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

all suspension bushes slight cracking

heat sheild undercovers not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2018 141,692 miles

d shape bushes cracking

surface rust and rear springs rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 132,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general surface rust all over

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,738 miles

brake pad sensor on and undercovers

Pass 15 Oct 2015 114,483 miles

undercovers and engine covers

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,505 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 103,581 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 101,153 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,047 miles

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside front brake disc scored

Fail 6 Dec 2011 80,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside front brake disc scored

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,275 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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KY07 UKP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KY07 UKP, 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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KY07 UKP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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