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A20 TTW

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

131,636 mi
Last recorded131,636 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,636 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler bush slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 129,288 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 126,165 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 126,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 122,675 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play in idler bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 119,188 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 114,091 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 114,091 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,015 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 110,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 107,074 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 107,074 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 106,008 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 106,008 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,457 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,457 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,905 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 95,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 941,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 94,155 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,465 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,465 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,902 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,107 miles

extensive engine oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,011 miles

petrol smell no leaks found

slight wear on front discs

Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,817 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 TTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 A20 TTW, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 TTW registered?

A20 TTW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is A20 TTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TTW shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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