2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DE57 FVP
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 121,796 miles. MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE57 FVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 121,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE57 FVP 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 (DE57 FVP) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DE57 FVP Mileage History
- 19/09/2023116,669 mi
- 20/09/2023116,672 mi+3 mi
- 18/09/2024118,565 mi+1,893 mi
- 23/09/2025120,636 mi+2,071 mi
- 22/09/2026121,796 mi+1,160 mi
Average of roughly 1,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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