2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KT07 JNL
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 54,202 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KT07 JNL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 54,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KT07 JNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (KT07 JNL) between July 2010 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 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: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
KT07 JNL Mileage History
- 02/07/201016,070 mi
- 01/06/201117,692 mi+1,622 mi
- 30/05/201219,861 mi+2,169 mi
- 18/02/201320,875 mi+1,014 mi
- 07/02/201426,224 mi+5,349 mi
- 22/01/201530,368 mi+4,144 mi
- 22/01/201634,401 mi+4,033 mi
- 23/01/201739,413 mi+5,012 mi
- 26/01/201739,451 mi+38 mi
- 08/02/201843,666 mi+4,215 mi
- 25/03/201945,935 mi+2,269 mi
- 26/11/202046,313 mi+378 mi
- 23/11/202146,395 mi+82 mi
- 23/11/202248,178 mi+1,783 mi
- 24/11/202248,181 mi+3 mi
- 23/11/202350,426 mi+2,245 mi
- 20/11/202452,149 mi+1,723 mi
- 24/11/202554,202 mi+2,053 mi
Average of roughly 2,477 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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