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D12 MLD

2020 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,505 mi
Last recorded75,505 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 75,505 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 46,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 69,174 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,312 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 66,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 25,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2023 62,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 59,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 56,821 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 52,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 47,880 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 47,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both h/lights (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 42,734 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,555 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 40,584 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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D12 MLD is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D12 MLD, 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 D12 MLD registered?

D12 MLD is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2020.

Is D12 MLD safe to buy?

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