2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · C1 WAW
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 145,708 miles. MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C1 WAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 145,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C1 WAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (C1 WAW) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C1 WAW Mileage History
- 01/11/2022123,630 mi
- 18/10/2023132,769 mi+9,139 mi
- 18/10/2023132,769 mi
- 02/11/2024142,244 mi+9,475 mi
- 03/11/2025145,708 mi+3,464 mi
Average of roughly 7,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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