2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KV57 GCZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 137,783 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV57 GCZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 137,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV57 GCZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (KV57 GCZ) between October 2010 and December 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KV57 GCZ Mileage History
- 01/10/201044,973 mi
- 06/09/201162,073 mi+17,100 mi
- 09/09/201162,157 mi+84 mi
- 06/09/201279,870 mi+17,713 mi
- 17/07/201395,147 mi+15,277 mi
- 24/07/201395,147 mi
- 13/06/201495,376 mi+229 mi
- 17/04/201595,411 mi+35 mi
- 22/04/201595,411 mi
- 18/05/2016102,299 mi+6,888 mi
- 18/05/2016102,299 mi
- 15/05/2017110,541 mi+8,242 mi
- 31/05/2018117,874 mi+7,333 mi
- 01/06/2018117,874 mi
- 14/05/2019123,578 mi+5,704 mi
- 16/11/2020132,649 mi+9,071 mi
- 16/11/2020132,649 mi
- 05/11/2021137,495 mi+4,846 mi
- 05/12/2022137,783 mi+288 mi
Average of roughly 7,621 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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