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42 GDV

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 GDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,389 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 22,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 16,499 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 10,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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42 GDV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 42 GDV, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 GDV registered?

42 GDV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2020.

Is 42 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 GDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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