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AU53 SAM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,593 mi
Last recorded155,593 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 SAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 155,593 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 155,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 120,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 125,536 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 125,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 113,497 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 87,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 106,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 52,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,418 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 19,742 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,104 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 15,946 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,315 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,242 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 55,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,381 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,911 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 May 2016 24,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2015 18,295 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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AU53 SAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AU53 SAM, 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 AU53 SAM registered?

AU53 SAM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2018.

Is AU53 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 SAM shows 21 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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