2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · OY57 RRZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 178,583 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- 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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OY57 RRZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 20/01/2025
- 178,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY57 RRZ 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 (OY57 RRZ) between July 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Parking brake lever inoperative park brake pedal is stuck down and won't release (1.1.6 (d))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake cable not connected (1.4.1 (a))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Park brake pedal is stuck down and park brake is clearly not working (1.2.1 (g))”.
OY57 RRZ Mileage History
- 12/07/2022159,779 mi
- 14/07/2022159,780 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2023165,161 mi+5,381 mi
- 03/11/2023165,197 mi+36 mi
- 20/01/2025178,583 mi+13,386 mi
Average of roughly 7,442 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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