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J20 OGB

2023 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

21,662 mi
Last recorded21,662 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 OGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2023
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 21,662 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2026 94,851 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repair and subframe has been covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted oil level low

Fail 17 Jul 2026 94,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2025 18,753 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sub frame slightly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2023 74,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 74,691 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,648 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 63,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 58,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2020 58,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2019 51,778 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,788 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,033 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,233 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 23,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,897 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,076 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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J20 OGB is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J20 OGB, 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 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J20 OGB is a 2023 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2023.

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