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BD18 KPL

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,825 mi
Last recorded51,825 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD18 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 51,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 47,793 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 43,691 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,479 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))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 37,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 11 Apr 2022 31,416 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 24,117 miles

Front front wipers just starting to smear screen

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 24,116 miles

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

Front front wipers just starting to smear screen

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))

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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BD18 KPL 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 75%.

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 BD18 KPL, 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 BD18 KPL registered?

BD18 KPL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is BD18 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD18 KPL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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