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BG18 WZC

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,935 mi
Last recorded276,935 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 WZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 276,935 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 276,935 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 275,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 275,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 274,145 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 238,618 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 238,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 197,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 197,572 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,643 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 144,623 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,144 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,375 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 14,276 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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BG18 WZC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BG18 WZC, 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 BG18 WZC?

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What year was BG18 WZC registered?

BG18 WZC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is BG18 WZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 WZC shows 14 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.

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