2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Petrol · GY70 HEV
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 44,814 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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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GY70 HEV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2025
- 44,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GY70 HEV 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 (GY70 HEV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
GY70 HEV Mileage History
- 29/09/202330,895 mi
- 18/09/202439,624 mi+8,729 mi
- 26/09/202544,814 mi+5,190 mi
Average of roughly 6,984 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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