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YK21 SWO

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,277 mi
Last recorded32,277 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK21 SWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 32,277 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 32,275 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 25,392 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service warning on

Fail 12 Feb 2025 25,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all tyres perished and split

service warning on

Pass 16 Feb 2024 18,198 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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YK21 SWO is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YK21 SWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK21 SWO?

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What year was YK21 SWO registered?

YK21 SWO is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2021.

Is YK21 SWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK21 SWO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK21 SWO have outstanding finance?

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