2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · PX57 XUM
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 119,616 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,616 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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PX57 XUM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2024
- 119,616 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX57 XUM 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 (PX57 XUM) between December 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”.
PX57 XUM Mileage History
- 15/12/2021101,726 mi
- 12/05/2023107,004 mi+5,278 mi
- 16/05/2023107,009 mi+5 mi
- 31/05/2023107,009 mi
- 23/09/2024119,616 mi+12,607 mi
Average of roughly 6,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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