2007 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · DC07 FJZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 126,460 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC07 FJZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2022
- 126,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC07 FJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (DC07 FJZ) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
DC07 FJZ Mileage History
- 19/08/2022126,460 mi
- 19/08/2022126,460 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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