2021 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · DE70 MXK
2021 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 35,012 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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DE70 MXK Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 35,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE70 MXK MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz C (DE70 MXK) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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