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AK18 ZPF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,944 mi
Last recorded39,944 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 ZPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 39,944 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 38,068 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald 245 35 19 93y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2024 36,576 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch liner rubbing on tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2023 35,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 33,119 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 33,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 27,933 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 ZPF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK18 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

AK18 ZPF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is AK18 ZPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 ZPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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