2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV57 GDF
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 166,440 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV57 GDF Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 166,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV57 GDF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (KV57 GDF) between September 2010 and August 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longe”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KV57 GDF Mileage History
- 08/09/201036,691 mi
- 23/09/201149,048 mi+12,357 mi
- 23/09/201149,049 mi+1 mi
- 24/09/201259,588 mi+10,539 mi
- 24/09/201259,588 mi
- 20/09/201372,840 mi+13,252 mi
- 20/09/201372,840 mi
- 10/09/201481,157 mi+8,317 mi
- 15/09/201481,161 mi+4 mi
- 08/09/201592,837 mi+11,676 mi
- 11/09/201595,848 mi+3,011 mi
- 14/09/2016108,175 mi+12,327 mi
- 06/01/2018118,470 mi+10,295 mi
- 07/12/2018128,327 mi+9,857 mi
- 02/12/2019139,585 mi+11,258 mi
- 05/11/2020148,979 mi+9,394 mi
- 06/11/2020148,984 mi+5 mi
- 22/11/2021156,096 mi+7,112 mi
- 22/11/2021156,096 mi
- 08/12/2022163,771 mi+7,675 mi
- 08/12/2022163,788 mi+17 mi
- 16/09/2023166,347 mi+2,559 mi
- 02/08/2024166,440 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 9,335 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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