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KY07 WRO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

176,627 mi
Last recorded176,627 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 WRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 176,627 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 176,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 171,215 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headshield Loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 171,215 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headshield Loose

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 164,238 miles

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 Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 May 2023 164,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 157,465 miles

Exhaust corroding centre and rear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 151,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 145,034 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,709 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,144 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,960 miles

Nearside Front Bearing and top mount have excess play

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Very worn on inside edge

Rear Exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,868 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

small stone chip on windscreen

Pass 11 Jun 2014 76,381 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres slightly worn on centre tread

centre exhaust bracket corroded

o/s mirror glass broken/worn

Fail 9 Jul 2013 60,883 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 46,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,693 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,314 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2010 33,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,646 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 WRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WRO, 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 KY07 WRO registered?

KY07 WRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2007.

Is KY07 WRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY07 WRO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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