2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · FL70 ABZ
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 68,968 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL70 ABZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 68,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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FL70 ABZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (FL70 ABZ) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
FL70 ABZ Mileage History
- 12/09/202340,526 mi
- 03/09/202449,664 mi+9,138 mi
- 27/11/202562,703 mi+13,039 mi
- 05/10/202668,968 mi+6,265 mi
Average of roughly 9,284 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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