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AK18 PLV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,042 mi
Last recorded67,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,042 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 57,873 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 47,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,443 miles

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 PLV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AK18 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

AK18 PLV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2018.

Is AK18 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 PLV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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