2007 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · YY07 OPR
2007 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 129,995 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY07 OPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 129,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY07 OPR 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 (YY07 OPR) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
YY07 OPR Mileage History
- 27/06/2023119,171 mi
- 24/07/2024128,453 mi+9,282 mi
- 31/07/2024128,608 mi+155 mi
- 06/02/2026129,994 mi+1,386 mi
- 09/02/2026129,995 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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