2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.9L Diesel · KW70 XEL
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 52,465 miles. MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW70 XEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 52,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KW70 XEL 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 (KW70 XEL) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KW70 XEL Mileage History
- 29/12/202339,174 mi
- 27/12/202445,890 mi+6,716 mi
- 27/12/202445,890 mi
- 15/12/202552,465 mi+6,575 mi
- 15/12/202552,465 mi
Average of roughly 6,771 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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