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AR11 EMS

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 EMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 144,601 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 144,593 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 130,731 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))

Pass 22 May 2023 120,542 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 102,143 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 102,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,550 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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AR11 EMS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AR11 EMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AR11 EMS?

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What year was AR11 EMS registered?

AR11 EMS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2018.

Is AR11 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 EMS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR11 EMS have outstanding finance?

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