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V13 VHM

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,736 mi
Last recorded37,736 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 37,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2025 95,339 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 95,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2025 35,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 71,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 26,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 17,776 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,287 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 65,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 57,313 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 47,084 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,367 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,529 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

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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V13 VHM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V13 VHM, 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 V13 VHM registered?

V13 VHM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2020.

Is V13 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V13 VHM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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