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AO18 BDE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 BDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,463 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 38,064 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 38,064 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 29,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30 ZR19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 285/30 ZR19 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 20,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 20,230 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 9,871 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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AO18 BDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol 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 AO18 BDE, 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 AO18 BDE registered?

AO18 BDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is AO18 BDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 BDE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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