2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PE57 PLX
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 176,071 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,071 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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PE57 PLX Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2023
- 176,071 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE57 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (PE57 PLX) between September 2010 and January 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
PE57 PLX Mileage History
- 13/09/201039,330 mi
- 12/09/201153,662 mi+14,332 mi
- 12/09/201153,662 mi
- 25/08/201267,057 mi+13,395 mi
- 10/09/201382,305 mi+15,248 mi
- 02/09/201498,203 mi+15,898 mi
- 26/08/2015111,017 mi+12,814 mi
- 21/12/2016118,790 mi+7,773 mi
- 07/12/2018136,564 mi+17,774 mi
- 11/12/2018136,599 mi+35 mi
- 12/12/2018136,599 mi
- 11/01/2020144,942 mi+8,343 mi
- 14/01/2020144,947 mi+5 mi
- 15/01/2021151,413 mi+6,466 mi
- 04/01/2022160,899 mi+9,486 mi
- 13/01/2023176,057 mi+15,158 mi
- 20/01/2023176,071 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 11,069 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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