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20 UD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 UD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 62,611 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 59,767 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,118 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 47,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 43,001 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 35,052 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2016 28,051 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,121 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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20 UD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 20 UD, 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 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 20 UD registered?

20 UD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is 20 UD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 UD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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