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AB 1765

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,620 mi
Last recorded25,620 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB 1765
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 25,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 91,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 21,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 14,192 miles

Offside Front 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 3 Oct 2023 78,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 9,800 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 73,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 7,947 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 69,076 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 69,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs corroding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 6,353 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,376 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,445 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,885 miles

all tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2018 51,885 miles

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

all tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,739 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,869 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 34,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AB 1765 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB 1765, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB 1765 registered?

AB 1765 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AB 1765 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB 1765 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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