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WA20 VHV

2020 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA20 VHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 53,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2026 53,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 42,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Jun 2025 42,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also, worn. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Mar 2024 35,229 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 35,182 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 30,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wall has slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change asap (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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WA20 VHV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WA20 VHV, 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 WA20 VHV registered?

WA20 VHV is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2020.

Is WA20 VHV safe to buy?

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