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KW20 YPA

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,896 mi
Last recorded69,896 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW20 YPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 69,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in N/S/F Spring link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in N/S/F Spring link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 69,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front torque arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in N/S/F Spring link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Play in N/S/F Spring link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 55,018 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft coupling splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 41,408 miles

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,979 miles

Windscreen chipped

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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KW20 YPA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW20 YPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW20 YPA registered?

KW20 YPA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 August 2020.

Is KW20 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW20 YPA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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