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OV70 HCU

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV70 HCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 111,989 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 92,722 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2024 92,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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OV70 HCU is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV70 HCU, 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 OV70 HCU registered?

OV70 HCU is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2020.

Is OV70 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV70 HCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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