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A776 MEL

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,718 mi
Last recorded66,718 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA776 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 66,718 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 55,149 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 56,865 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 56,798 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,277 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 51,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,867 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,600 miles

parking brake 15%

Pass 27 Jun 2023 27,603 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 27,584 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 35,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 11,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 28,118 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 28,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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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A776 MEL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A776 MEL, 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 A776 MEL registered?

A776 MEL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 2020.

Is A776 MEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A776 MEL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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