2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KW56 DMW
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 195,369 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,369 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW56 DMW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 195,369 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW56 DMW 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 (KW56 DMW) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))”.
KW56 DMW Mileage History
- 06/11/2023177,835 mi
- 28/10/2024184,004 mi+6,169 mi
- 03/11/2025190,323 mi+6,319 mi
- 27/07/2026195,369 mi+5,046 mi
- 27/07/2026195,369 mi
Average of roughly 6,441 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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