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D425 SAM

2021 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,294 mi
Last recorded35,294 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 35,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 154,476 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Mar 2026 154,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2025 28,677 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 144,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 21,996 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 124,019 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2023 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2022 111,387 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 100,292 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,552 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 92,510 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 56,594 miles

Advise under panels fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,231 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,748 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 38,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D425 SAM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D425 SAM, 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 D425 SAM registered?

D425 SAM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2021.

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