2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · A27 RBN
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 09 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 49,433 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,433 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 RBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 49,433 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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A27 RBN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (A27 RBN) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
A27 RBN Mileage History
- 06/09/202321,184 mi
- 09/09/202430,127 mi+8,943 mi
- 20/09/202548,432 mi+18,305 mi
- 20/09/202548,432 mi
- 06/07/202649,433 mi+1,001 mi
Average of roughly 9,978 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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