2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YS51 UFS
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 65,931 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,931 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS51 UFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 65,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS51 UFS 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 (YS51 UFS) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YS51 UFS Mileage History
- 09/06/202260,853 mi
- 19/10/202361,899 mi+1,046 mi
- 21/10/202464,507 mi+2,608 mi
- 20/10/202565,930 mi+1,423 mi
- 20/10/202565,931 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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