2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · MV57 BHL
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 134,946 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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MV57 BHL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 134,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MV57 BHL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (MV57 BHL) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
MV57 BHL Mileage History
- 18/10/202279,346 mi
- 09/11/202397,468 mi+18,122 mi
- 09/11/2024118,144 mi+20,676 mi
- 15/11/2025134,946 mi+16,802 mi
Average of roughly 18,067 miles per year across 4 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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