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2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests32 (28 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,182 mi
Last recorded51,182 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 YUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 51,182 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2026 52,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 160,131 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 50,890 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 52,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 143,382 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 45,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 51,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 34,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 127,000 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 27,605 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 112,380 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 47,589 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 17,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,279 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both front windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 41,001 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 98,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats. ()

Fail 22 May 2020 98,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x child seats. ()

Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,542 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 40,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,542 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 88,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,266 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 14 Oct 2017 29,858 miles

Engine & Under covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 72,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,121 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,563 miles

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 55,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,141 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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5 YUE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 5 YUE, 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 5 YUE registered?

5 YUE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is 5 YUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 YUE shows 32 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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