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18 GM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,719 mi
Last recorded90,719 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 GM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 90,719 miles
Fail 4 May 2026 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 73,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2025 76,769 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2025 76,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 66,479 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2024 72,767 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 58,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,178 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Has a tear inner and outer sidewalls and worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (offside and nearside). (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted, Full inspection not carried out.

Pass 11 Apr 2023 54,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,911 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 16,860 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 34,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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18 GM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 GM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 18 GM registered?

18 GM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is 18 GM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 GM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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