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AK18 ERX

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,437 mi
Last recorded82,437 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 ERX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 82,437 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 82,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/19. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,369 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,895 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,224 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 46,990 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Apr 2021 41,201 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

Fail 25 Apr 2021 41,201 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted, some test items not fully seen

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

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

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 ERX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

AK18 ERX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is AK18 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 ERX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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