2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · SJ57 YBZ
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 102,071 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,071 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ57 YBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2025
- 102,071 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.
SJ57 YBZ 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 (SJ57 YBZ) between October 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ57 YBZ Mileage History
- 18/10/202281,749 mi
- 06/02/2024141,015 mi+59,266 mi
- 01/07/2025102,071 mi-38,944 mi
- 01/07/2025102,071 mi
Average of roughly 7,519 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
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- 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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