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KY07 VVW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,905 mi
Last recorded100,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle beam corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 94,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General surface corrosion of the rear subframe and suspension components.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 94,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear General surface corrosion of the rear subframe and suspension components.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,489 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components, and arms surface corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,485 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components, and arms surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,882 miles

Under Body & Suspension Component Corrosion

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 84,381 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Rear ALL Rear suspension components including subframe and springs corroded but not excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,021 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Near & Off Side Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,666 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,661 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear at the rear corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside washer jet not working but water still clearing screen

middle brake light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,181 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main line (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside washer jet not working but water still clearing screen

middle brake light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,569 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 75,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,063 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,492 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 60,913 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,887 miles

Nearside front tyre outside wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2012 57,235 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 26,265 miles

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

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 VVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 KY07 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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