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R13 RCT

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,619 mi
Last recorded34,619 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 RCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in passenger side front lower spring control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in driver side front track rod. ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 27,485 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 20,057 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 20,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2023 14,440 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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R13 RCT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol 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 R13 RCT, 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 R13 RCT registered?

R13 RCT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2020.

Is R13 RCT safe to buy?

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