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55 AFC

2020 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,780 mi
Last recorded24,780 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz E35,091 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 24,780 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 18,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2024 18,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2023 11,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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55 AFC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 35,091 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 AFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 55 AFC registered?

55 AFC is a 2020 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 25 September 2020.

Is 55 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 AFC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 55 AFC have outstanding finance?

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