2017 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · DM53 RAD
2017 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2017. Recorded mileage 79,624 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DM53 RAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 79,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DM53 RAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Mercedes-Benz C (DM53 RAD) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
DM53 RAD Mileage History
- 17/04/202457,935 mi
- 23/04/202567,889 mi+9,954 mi
- 24/04/202567,891 mi+2 mi
- 30/04/202679,624 mi+11,733 mi
- 30/04/202679,624 mi
Average of roughly 10,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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