2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · LN70 BSO

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 20 October 2025 at the recorded mileage of 62,494, with no advisories or defects noted by the examiner. Across the four documented tests spanning 2023 to 2025, the recorded outcome is largely clean, interrupted only by a single failure on 11 November 2024 — curiously logged on the exact same date as a pass. This anomaly warrants clarification, as it may indicate a retest carried out within hours of an initial failure rather than two separate annual examinations. The overall trajectory across the visible record is stable, with no recurring defect categories flagged across consecutive tests. Mileage accumulation appears moderate and broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. From the August 2023 test through to October 2025, the recorded odometer advanced from an implied lower figure to 62,494 miles, averaging roughly 10,000–11,000 miles annually. No unusual gaps in testing intervals or erratic mileage jumps are evident, suggesting the vehicle has seen regular but not excessive use. The dataset itself is sparse — only four test entries over six years — so any conclusion drawn from it must be tempered by the limited sample size. Given the absence of any recorded advisories relating to suspension components, brake systems, tyres, corrosion, or structural integrity, the MOT history alone offers no specific mechanical concerns to investigate. A prospective buyer cannot, however, treat a clean MOT record as confirmation of overall mechanical soundness; the test is a snapshot of roadworthiness at one point in time and does not cover engine internals, transmission health, or service intervals. A physical inspection should still prioritise the areas most commonly affected on a 2020 C-Class of this mileage, including the front suspension bushes and coil springs, rear brake calipers for binding, brake disc wear, and the underside for any emerging corrosion around jacking points and subframe mounts. Given the limited evidence available — a short MOT history with a single unexplained same-day failure and pass — buyers should treat the record as neutral rather than reassuring. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent Mercedes-Benz specialist is strongly advisable, alongside verification of full service history, which MOT data cannot substitute for. The absence of recurring flagged items keeps risk moderate, but the sparse dataset prevents any stronger endorsement. Buying Score: 62/100. Risk Level: Medium.