2021 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · RO21 BVW
2021 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 30 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 65,069 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- 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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RO21 BVW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 65,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RO21 BVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz C (RO21 BVW) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
RO21 BVW Mileage History
- 27/03/202449,874 mi
- 26/03/202558,520 mi+8,646 mi
- 02/03/202665,069 mi+6,549 mi
Average of roughly 7,875 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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