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R25 RKC

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,421 mi
Last recorded68,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 RKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,237 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 123,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear link (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 55,184 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 104,953 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 35,210 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 87,328 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 71,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 57,290 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 42,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 33,734 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 28,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,692 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 22,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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R25 RKC is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,995cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R25 RKC, 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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R25 RKC is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2021.

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