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565 VAF

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,020 mi
Last recorded169,020 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration565 VAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 169,020 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 65,771 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 165,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 47,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 159,296 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 153,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 150,436 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 150,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 145,118 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,343 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 115,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight fluctuation front service brake

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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565 VAF is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Grey. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 565 VAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 565 VAF registered?

565 VAF is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2021.

Is 565 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 565 VAF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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