2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · B20 EAN
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 04 Jul 2007. Recorded mileage 108,812 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B20 EAN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 108,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B20 EAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (B20 EAN) between June 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
B20 EAN Mileage History
- 18/06/201020,851 mi
- 17/06/201125,966 mi+5,115 mi
- 26/06/201231,881 mi+5,915 mi
- 26/06/201338,474 mi+6,593 mi
- 01/07/201445,142 mi+6,668 mi
- 30/06/201550,939 mi+5,797 mi
- 22/06/201655,920 mi+4,981 mi
- 27/06/201760,358 mi+4,438 mi
- 27/06/201760,358 mi
- 13/06/201864,106 mi+3,748 mi
- 19/06/201969,388 mi+5,282 mi
- 23/06/202073,783 mi+4,395 mi
- 25/06/202073,790 mi+7 mi
- 08/06/202178,341 mi+4,551 mi
- 29/06/202286,699 mi+8,358 mi
- 01/07/202395,973 mi+9,274 mi
- 01/07/202395,973 mi
- 02/07/2024103,471 mi+7,498 mi
- 07/07/2025106,394 mi+2,923 mi
- 24/07/2026108,812 mi+2,418 mi
- 24/07/2026108,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,464 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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