Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

23% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles, the 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 83.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI (2020)

150 real MOT outcomes analysed • 83.8% first-time pass rate

2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI

CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI passes its MOT at 83.3%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result—though the 23.3% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a concern worth taking seriously, particularly around brake and suspension integrity on a commercial-derived van. This suggests most examples are reasonably well-maintained, but a meaningful minority have shown safety-critical issues.

At 52,289 miles median, these vans are running fairly light for their age, which partly explains the respectable pass rate. The 0.71 average failures per vehicle indicates most don't need major work, but the 3.4 advisories per vehicle suggests routine maintenance issues are common—typical for a small commercial van. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems, and budget for regular servicing to catch problems early.

We have limited data for the 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

83.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.71

Over 3.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

52k

Middle half: 37k–78k

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These stats describe 150 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 150 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

52,289

typical

36,644

low mileage

77,991

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI vehicles fall between 36,644 and 77,991 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 36,644 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 36,644–77,991 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 105,287 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mercedes Benz Citan 111 Pure CDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 133 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.71

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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