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BC18 PYA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC18 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 73,829 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 73,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 70,053 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 29 Jan 2024 61,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,436 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 14,438 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 14,428 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 12,347 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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BC18 PYA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BC18 PYA, 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 BC18 PYA registered?

BC18 PYA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2018.

Is BC18 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC18 PYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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