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812 ELY

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,962 mi
Last recorded40,962 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration812 ELY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 40,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2026 68,526 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 18 Jul 2025 39,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 60,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 31,806 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Road wheel fractured both fronts (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,418 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2023 41,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 41,106 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 33,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 26,640 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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812 ELY is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 812 ELY, 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 812 ELY registered?

812 ELY is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 February 2020.

Is 812 ELY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 812 ELY 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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