2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · J21 NPW
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 May 2020. Recorded mileage 57,072 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 NPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 57,072 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.
J21 NPW 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 (J21 NPW) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 May 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
J21 NPW Mileage History
- 02/05/202316,241 mi
- 20/05/202430,933 mi+14,692 mi
- 22/05/202545,872 mi+14,939 mi
- 23/05/202545,874 mi+2 mi
- 05/05/202657,072 mi+11,198 mi
Average of roughly 13,571 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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