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2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · GU20 VDN

GU20 VDN

2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 39,819 miles. MOT valid until 09 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2020 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,819 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
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MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1950cc
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GU20 VDN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
  • 39,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

GU20 VDN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (GU20 VDN) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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GU20 VDN Mileage History

  1. 10/03/202322,043 mi
  2. 24/02/202430,904 mi+8,861 mi
  3. 27/02/202536,275 mi+5,371 mi
  4. 27/02/202536,275 mi
  5. 23/02/202639,819 mi+3,544 mi

Average of roughly 6,006 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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