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LM20 LJU

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,225 mi
Last recorded30,225 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM20 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 30,225 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2026 30,225 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2025 22,933 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2025 22,933 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2024 18,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 14,779 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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LM20 LJU is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM20 LJU, 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 LM20 LJU registered?

LM20 LJU is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2020.

Is LM20 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM20 LJU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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