2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MV07 LJU
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2007. Recorded mileage 128,039 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV07 LJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 128,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV07 LJU 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 (MV07 LJU) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MV07 LJU Mileage History
- 20/08/2022115,221 mi
- 08/09/2023118,089 mi+2,868 mi
- 23/08/2024121,504 mi+3,415 mi
- 23/08/2024121,504 mi
- 17/10/2025128,039 mi+6,535 mi
Average of roughly 4,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W203)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- M271 timing chain stretchSerious
The 1.8 Kompressor petrol engine uses a timing chain that stretches over time, causing rattling on cold start. In severe cases the chain can jump, destroying the engine.
- Rust on arches, sills and bootlidSerious
W203s are notorious for corrosion around the wheel arches, sills and bootlid edges. Structural corrosion on sills and subframe mounting areas is an MOT failure.
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