2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · GN56 RLZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 22 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 295,737 km. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 295,737 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GN56 RLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 295,737 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GN56 RLZ 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 (GN56 RLZ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GN56 RLZ Odometer History
- 26/01/2024281,376 km
- 16/01/2025179,753 mi
- 16/01/2025179,767 mi+14 mi
- 14/01/2026295,664 km
- 26/01/2026295,737 km+73 km
Average of roughly 7,176 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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