2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KY57 XNO
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 190,160 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,160 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY57 XNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 190,160 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY57 XNO 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 (KY57 XNO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KY57 XNO Mileage History
- 19/09/2023175,156 mi
- 02/10/2024180,249 mi+5,093 mi
- 01/10/2025185,342 mi+5,093 mi
- 01/10/2025185,343 mi+1 mi
- 15/09/2026190,160 mi+4,817 mi
Average of roughly 5,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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