2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KV57 OZW
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 06 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 98,805 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV57 OZW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2024
- 98,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV57 OZW 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 (KV57 OZW) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 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: Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut.245 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KV57 OZW Mileage History
- 01/06/202281,615 mi
- 12/06/202390,785 mi+9,170 mi
- 13/06/202390,786 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/202498,776 mi+7,990 mi
- 04/06/202498,805 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 8,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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