2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KK07 DFP
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 198,224 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,224 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KK07 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 198,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KK07 DFP 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 (KK07 DFP) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KK07 DFP Mileage History
- 11/07/2022165,217 mi
- 26/10/2024182,006 mi+16,789 mi
- 25/10/2025197,441 mi+15,435 mi
- 31/10/2025198,224 mi+783 mi
- 31/10/2025198,224 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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