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LJ20 UPT

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,859 mi
Last recorded39,859 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ20 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 39,859 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 32,047 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 32,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 19,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 6,694 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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LJ20 UPT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 LJ20 UPT, 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 LJ20 UPT registered?

LJ20 UPT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 2020.

Is LJ20 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ20 UPT 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.

Does LJ20 UPT have outstanding finance?

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