2021 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · PJ70 FNK
2021 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 55,176 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ70 FNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 55,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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PJ70 FNK 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz C (PJ70 FNK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PJ70 FNK Mileage History
- 03/10/202321,608 mi
- 03/10/202321,608 mi
- 03/10/202432,461 mi+10,853 mi
- 02/10/202555,176 mi+22,715 mi
- 02/10/202555,176 mi
Average of roughly 16,789 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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