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RIW 221

2023 Mercedes-benz C

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIW 221
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2026 35,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 35,350 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 80,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 68,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 60,721 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 53,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 45,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,783 miles

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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RIW 221 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C in Black. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RIW 221, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIW 221?

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What year was RIW 221 registered?

RIW 221 is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2023.

Is RIW 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIW 221 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIW 221 have outstanding finance?

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