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YL12 POL

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,554 mi
Last recorded34,554 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 POL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 34,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 33,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 52,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 25,484 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 25,484 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 16,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 42,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,055 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 39,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 36,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,289 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 28,780 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 24,890 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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YL12 POL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YL12 POL, 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 YL12 POL registered?

YL12 POL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is YL12 POL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 POL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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