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AR08 ABB

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,725 mi
Last recorded55,725 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 ABB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,725 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2026 69,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 51,099 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 53,884 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 45,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 46,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 34,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 45,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 26,720 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 26,719 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 41,568 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 39,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,856 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 30,848 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 30,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes, by n/s/r wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 28,868 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Rear brake pipes very slightly corroded in areas

Pass 21 Mar 2017 28,256 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,936 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 26,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 23,200 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish on outer side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2013 20,815 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 18,099 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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AR08 ABB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AR08 ABB, 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 AR08 ABB registered?

AR08 ABB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2018.

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