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A20 RET

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,575 mi
Last recorded84,575 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 RET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 84,575 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 82,900 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 78,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,246 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 73,085 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,020 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,917 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 67,917 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,227 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 56,090 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,719 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 43,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,872 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,164 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 227,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,634 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,416 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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A20 RET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 A20 RET, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A20 RET registered?

A20 RET is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is A20 RET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 RET shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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