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KY07 XUV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,479 mi
Last recorded159,479 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 159,479 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 159,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 154,198 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired with lens tape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 May 2021 154,198 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp unit repaired with lens tape

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2020 147,035 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 136,385 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket on body loose

Fail 9 May 2019 135,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket on body loose

Pass 11 May 2018 128,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

plastic covers under car

Pass 9 May 2017 122,602 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 113,482 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 103,997 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 103,997 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 95,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 85,349 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 85,349 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 70,212 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 70,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,737 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 39,926 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 XUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

KY07 XUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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