2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Petrol · AL20 CUL
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 35,045 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL20 CUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 35,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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AL20 CUL 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 (AL20 CUL) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 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: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AL20 CUL Mileage History
- 20/07/202323,870 mi
- 23/07/202428,296 mi+4,426 mi
- 16/07/202531,089 mi+2,793 mi
- 17/07/202531,110 mi+21 mi
- 23/07/202635,045 mi+3,935 mi
Average of roughly 3,714 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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