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W8 MDT

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Electric diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,516 mi
Last recorded43,516 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 MDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric diesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 43,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 348,187 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 319,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 22,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 283,766 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO RECORD

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 249,924 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 248,964 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 226,426 miles

emissions to low to record.

Fail 23 Jun 2021 226,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

emissions to low to record.

Fail 15 Jun 2021 225,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jun 2020 187,437 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 32,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,126 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 152,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 126,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 86,864 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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W8 MDT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc electric diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W8 MDT, 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 W8 MDT registered?

W8 MDT is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2021.

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