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PL65 CAL

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,063 mi
Last recorded59,063 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL65 CAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 59,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,764 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 48,793 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,633 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 33,720 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 33,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator brake pad warning on dash, front pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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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PL65 CAL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 PL65 CAL, 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 PL65 CAL registered?

PL65 CAL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2020.

Is PL65 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL65 CAL 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.

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