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DAN 538H

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,462 mi
Last recorded45,462 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 538H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 23 Feb 2026 45,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 85,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 40,792 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 79,984 miles

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

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

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

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Pass 11 Mar 2024 36,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 71,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2022 65,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 58,863 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 55,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 51,281 miles

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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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DAN 538H is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DAN 538H, 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 DAN 538H registered?

DAN 538H is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2021.

Is DAN 538H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAN 538H shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DAN 538H have outstanding finance?

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