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718 DRM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,190 mi
Last recorded45,190 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration718 DRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 45,190 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 40,363 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 40,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 35,245 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 28,530 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 21,039 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,971 miles

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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718 DRM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 718 DRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 718 DRM?

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What year was 718 DRM registered?

718 DRM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2018.

Is 718 DRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 718 DRM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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