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A18 CKN

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,003 mi
Last recorded87,003 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 CKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 87,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 76,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 69,179 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 60,981 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,767 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 39,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 31,376 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 31,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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A18 CKN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 CKN, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 CKN registered?

A18 CKN is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2016.

Is A18 CKN safe to buy?

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