2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · SV57 HBA
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 159,620 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,620 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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SV57 HBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2024
- 159,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SV57 HBA 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 (SV57 HBA) between December 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SV57 HBA Mileage History
- 12/12/2022154,771 mi
- 19/12/2022155,006 mi+235 mi
- 24/11/2023159,435 mi+4,429 mi
- 12/01/2024159,617 mi+182 mi
- 22/01/2024159,620 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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