2020 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · KS20 VFU
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 40,488 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS20 VFU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 40,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS20 VFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz C (KS20 VFU) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 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: Suspension (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.
KS20 VFU Mileage History
- 27/07/202314,485 mi
- 24/04/202419,511 mi+5,026 mi
- 12/04/202527,521 mi+8,010 mi
- 17/04/202640,488 mi+12,967 mi
Average of roughly 9,544 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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