2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · HJ07 KZK
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 146,940 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ07 KZK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 146,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ07 KZK 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 (HJ07 KZK) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
HJ07 KZK Mileage History
- 30/08/2023134,468 mi
- 25/01/2025141,507 mi+7,039 mi
- 01/02/2025141,513 mi+6 mi
- 28/01/2026146,940 mi+5,427 mi
- 29/01/2026146,940 mi
Average of roughly 5,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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