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YK70 LYH

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,741 mi
Last recorded48,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK70 LYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 48,741 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 48,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 23,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 17,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 13,283 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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YK70 LYH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 YK70 LYH, 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 YK70 LYH registered?

YK70 LYH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2020.

Is YK70 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK70 LYH 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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