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E21 DOU

2017 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz C45,611 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 97,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRKE PADS WORN LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW AND WORN EDGES

Fail 18 Jul 2026 97,017 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play OSR WHEEL BEARING HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FRONT WIPER BLADES BADLY SMEARING (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OSR TYRE BULGE IN TREAD AND SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRKE PADS WORN LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW AND WORN EDGES

Pass 20 Jun 2025 91,689 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 77,899 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 77,899 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jul 2022 51,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,671 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 31,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2020

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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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E21 DOU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 45,611 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 E21 DOU, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 DOU registered?

E21 DOU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2017.

Is E21 DOU safe to buy?

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