2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DG57 VBZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 196,927 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,927 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.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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DG57 VBZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 196,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DG57 VBZ 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 (DG57 VBZ) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DG57 VBZ Mileage History
- 03/11/2021196,926 mi
- 04/11/2021196,927 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 326 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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