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A1 EMF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,794 mi
Last recorded55,794 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 EMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 55,794 miles

Central Rear Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated cracking/split/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

pad warning light illuminated

Pass 15 May 2025 51,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread deteriorated/breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber split/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 51,597 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread deteriorated/breaking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber split/cracking (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible De-laminated/no longer reflective in places (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 46,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 40,270 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 33,091 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 32,397 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 25,552 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 25,551 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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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A1 EMF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A1 EMF, 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.

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What year was A1 EMF registered?

A1 EMF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 February 2018.

Is A1 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 EMF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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