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KY52 LEX

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,986 mi
Last recorded59,986 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY52 LEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 59,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 57,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 56,860 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,484 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 50,484 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,168 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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KY52 LEX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY52 LEX, 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

How do I check the history of KY52 LEX?

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What year was KY52 LEX registered?

KY52 LEX is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2020.

Is KY52 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY52 LEX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY52 LEX have outstanding finance?

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