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AT53 EBS

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,123 mi
Last recorded114,123 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 EBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 114,123 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2026 81,074 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 77,004 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 77,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 92,744 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 May 2024 68,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 82,638 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 62,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 62,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 29 Sep 2022 71,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 53,876 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 53,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 55,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 53,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 31,118 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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AT53 EBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AT53 EBS, 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

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What year was AT53 EBS registered?

AT53 EBS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is AT53 EBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT53 EBS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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