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AK18 EJF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,850 mi
Last recorded98,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 98,850 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 86,648 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 76,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 76,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,442 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,279 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,954 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 37,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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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AK18 EJF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK18 EJF, 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 AK18 EJF registered?

AK18 EJF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2018.

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