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C4 BFW

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,690 mi
Last recorded36,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 BFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 36,690 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 57,874 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 57,842 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 33,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 46,446 miles

Coolant leak visable under vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Washers very weak

Wipers judder/smear

Pass 10 May 2024 26,703 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 26,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 35,171 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 35,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 9,928 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,933 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 26,933 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake servo pipe securing grommet split

Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,334 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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C4 BFW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C4 BFW, 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 C4 BFW registered?

C4 BFW is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 2020.

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