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A18 VYE

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,322 mi
Last recorded99,322 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 99,322 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 99,322 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,288 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 151,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 149,477 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 146,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,945 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,396 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,396 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 83,538 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,956 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,130 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,913 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,011 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,920 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,403 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 49,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,061 miles

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

n/s/f tyre tread very low outer edge. †o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge.

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 VYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 VYE, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 VYE registered?

A18 VYE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is A18 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VYE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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