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F1 GDK

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

49,487 mi
Last recorded49,487 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 GDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,487 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 84,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 81,058 miles

Both front inner disc corroded

General underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,317 miles

Both front inner disc corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 80,317 miles

Both front inner disc corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 56,388 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn , tread depth 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 50,313 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 50,313 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 41,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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F1 GDK is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 F1 GDK, 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 F1 GDK registered?

F1 GDK is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2020.

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