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55 BM

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,843 mi
Last recorded49,843 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 BM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,843 miles

front discs worn

Fail 11 Jun 2026 49,843 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2025 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 35,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 27,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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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55 BM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 55 BM, 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 55 BM registered?

55 BM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2020.

Is 55 BM safe to buy?

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