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X31 RED

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,730 mi
Last recorded51,730 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 RED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 51,730 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2026 51,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Michelin Pilot Sport 5 225/40/19 93Y XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear tyres Badly stepped and worn inner edge Pirelli Pzero 255/35/19 96Y XL Run Flat MOE rated

Pass 7 Aug 2025 41,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,037 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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X31 RED is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc 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 X31 RED, 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 X31 RED registered?

X31 RED is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2020.

Is X31 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for X31 RED shows 5 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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