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M31 RPS

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,475 mi
Last recorded57,475 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 RPS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 57,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3 mm and has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 3 mm and has a nail in the tread near outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 46,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 95,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 95,104 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 37,914 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 83,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,525 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 65,807 miles

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

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

oil leak at oil cooler on top of front crossmember

Fail 23 Jan 2023 65,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak at oil cooler on top of front crossmember

Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,753 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 55,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 54,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 53,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 50,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 47,153 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,264 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 40,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,988 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,007 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,265 miles

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

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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M31 RPS is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,598cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M31 RPS, 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 M31 RPS registered?

M31 RPS is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2021.

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