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SG20 VLY

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,114 mi
Last recorded98,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG20 VLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 98,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 98,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 96,168 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test On Centre Mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close To Limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close To Limit 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

T P M S Lamp On

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,076 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,269 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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SG20 VLY is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 SG20 VLY, 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 SG20 VLY registered?

SG20 VLY is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2020.

Is SG20 VLY safe to buy?

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