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A18 ELK

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,458 mi
Last recorded50,458 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 ELK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,458 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 73,503 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 59,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 46,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords puncture in which object has came back out and left a small hole but cannot see cord (chalked) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 38,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,239 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,814 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 33,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 ELK is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 ELK, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 ELK registered?

A18 ELK is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2019.

Is A18 ELK safe to buy?

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