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A5 PTX

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,857 mi
Last recorded41,857 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 41,857 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 41,857 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,389 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 24,509 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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A5 PTX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 PTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A5 PTX?

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What year was A5 PTX registered?

A5 PTX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2020.

Is A5 PTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 PTX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 PTX have outstanding finance?

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