2020 Mercedes-Benz C 1.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · LM20 LJU
2020 Mercedes-Benz C (1.5L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 27 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 30,225 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,225 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM20 LJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 30,225 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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LM20 LJU 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 (LM20 LJU) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
LM20 LJU Mileage History
- 26/07/202418,178 mi
- 22/07/202522,933 mi+4,755 mi
- 22/07/202522,933 mi
- 23/07/202630,225 mi+7,292 mi
- 23/07/202630,225 mi
Average of roughly 6,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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