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A18 WFM

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 WFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 141,854 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perished on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,205 miles

Both rear inner sill panels corroded

Both front outer sill panels corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly clouded but beam pattern is acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,205 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both front outer sill panels corroded

Both rear inner sill panels corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly clouded but beam pattern is acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 130,335 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 130,335 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 127,630 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,479 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,189 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 112,778 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,187 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken

propshaft rubber coupling, deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,172 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 96,728 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 93,887 miles

chip in screen

Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,352 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,350 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,061 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 80,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,681 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 66,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 64,632 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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A18 WFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 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 WFM, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 WFM registered?

A18 WFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is A18 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 WFM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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