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KY07 VPZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

155,341 mi
Last recorded155,341 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,083 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 117,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front arch liner loose

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,514 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front arch liner loose

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 100,408 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 100,371 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to both rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,792 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 35,792 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 79,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust hanger broken, system still secure

Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust hanger broken, system still secure

n/s/r tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 5 Feb 2015 67,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Feb 2015 67,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2014 58,852 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,175 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroeded off exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S Wiper not fully secure

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,176 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 44,176 miles

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

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

cut on outer sidewall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2011 37,188 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre presure low

oil leak from auto gearbox

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 VPZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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