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5 HYP

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Yellow Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,108 mi
Last recorded34,108 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 HYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 34,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 129,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 33,210 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 118,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 32,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 104,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 89,257 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 89,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,388 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 83,387 miles

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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5 HYP is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Yellow with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 5 HYP, 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 5 HYP registered?

5 HYP is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2020.

Is 5 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 HYP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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