2007 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · YX57 SDO
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 173,489 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,489 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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YX57 SDO Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2021
- 173,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YX57 SDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (YX57 SDO) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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