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X8 REM

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

6,547 mi
Last recorded6,547 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX8 REM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 6,547 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,717 miles

o/s/f headlamp beam image slightly dim

wear to rear radius arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Nov 2025 132,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f headlamp beam image slightly dim

wear to rear radius arm bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Feb 2025 4,053 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,076 miles

both rear lower front radius arms bushes deteriorating

Fail 5 Nov 2024 123,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front lower arms front bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear lower front radius arms bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Feb 2024 3,941 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 114,207 miles

front tyres worn edges + slight cracking in tread

rear brake imbalance - close to mot limit

rear tyres bold inner edges + n/s/r tyre 2mm + o/s/r tyre 3mm

signs of n/s/r brake been binding

Pass 1 Feb 2023 3,686 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 109,948 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 78,882 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2019 78,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 69,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 64,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 60,330 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,825 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 42,964 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 28,391 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 28,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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X8 REM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X8 REM, 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 X8 REM registered?

X8 REM is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2020.

Is X8 REM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X8 REM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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