2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · CE07 DJE
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2007. Recorded mileage 128,024 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE07 DJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2026
- 128,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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CE07 DJE 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 (CE07 DJE) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
CE07 DJE Mileage History
- 20/09/2024122,682 mi
- 01/10/2024122,922 mi+240 mi
- 27/09/2025126,116 mi+3,194 mi
- 02/10/2025126,171 mi+55 mi
- 01/10/2026128,024 mi+1,853 mi
Average of roughly 2,633 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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