2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · BU20 BDE
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 20 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 31,496 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BU20 BDE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2024
- 31,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU20 BDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (BU20 BDE) between March 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 April 2024 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 (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.
BU20 BDE Mileage History
- 17/03/202322,688 mi
- 17/03/202322,688 mi
- 11/04/202431,496 mi+8,808 mi
Average of roughly 8,235 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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