2007 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Diesel · HJ57 POU
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 168,177 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ57 POU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 168,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ57 POU 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 (HJ57 POU) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HJ57 POU Mileage History
- 05/04/2023138,773 mi
- 18/03/2024145,325 mi+6,552 mi
- 18/03/2024145,325 mi
- 08/04/2025157,723 mi+12,398 mi
- 08/04/2026168,177 mi+10,454 mi
Average of roughly 9,769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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