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2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Petrol · AF20 FMP

AF20 FMP

2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 60,539 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2020 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
60,539 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1497cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status following the September 2025 test at 60,539 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or mechanical faults logged across the full history. Two prior failures in 2024 and 2025 show no recorded defects, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than worsening condition. Recorded mileage rose from 45,879 miles at the October 2023 test to 53,175 miles by October 2024, then to 60,537 miles by September 2025. That equates to roughly 7,300 miles in the first interval and 7,400 in the second, against a lifetime average near 10,090 miles per year. The data is sparse and clean, with no rapid accumulation or standing gaps that would suggest abnormal drivetrain or suspension loading. The repeated failures with zero defects logged point to minor non-mechanical causes such as lighting or documentation, not structural corrosion, brake discs, or suspension bushes. A buyer should still verify in person that the front and rear brake calipers are free, the exhaust emissions meet limits, and the underbody shows no hidden rust. Given the absence of advisories across five tests, previous owners appear to have maintained the car to a standard that avoided consumable neglect. A pre-purchase inspection should confirm tyre tread depth and wiper condition, though the record itself flags no outstanding risks.

AF20 FMP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
  • 60,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
57
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Euro 6 DG

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AF20 FMP Mileage History

  1. 05/10/202345,879 mi
  2. 09/10/202453,175 mi+7,296 mi
  3. 10/10/202453,179 mi+4 mi
  4. 15/09/202560,537 mi+7,358 mi
  5. 17/09/202560,539 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AF20 FMP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (AF20 FMP) between October 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT DISCS WITHIN 0.04MM OF MANUFACTURES MINIMUM DISC THICKNESS SPECIFICATI”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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