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R1 LME

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,131 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 59,131 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 27,061 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (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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R1 LME is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R1 LME, 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 R1 LME registered?

R1 LME is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2020.

Is R1 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 LME shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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