2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · FN07 XXU
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 119,663 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- 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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FN07 XXU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2023
- 119,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN07 XXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (FN07 XXU) between January 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
FN07 XXU Mileage History
- 21/01/2022112,997 mi
- 25/01/2022113,094 mi+97 mi
- 07/03/2023119,663 mi+6,569 mi
Average of roughly 5,939 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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