2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.6L Petrol · KP70 XBJ
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 13,070 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP70 XBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 13,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP70 XBJ 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 (KP70 XBJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 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.
KP70 XBJ Mileage History
- 26/09/202312,716 mi
- 26/09/202312,716 mi
- 24/09/202412,872 mi+156 mi
- 24/09/202412,872 mi
- 02/10/202513,070 mi+198 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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