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BK18 LYF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 100,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 93,174 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 92,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,206 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,632 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 55,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 42,039 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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BK18 LYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 BK18 LYF, 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 BK18 LYF?

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What year was BK18 LYF registered?

BK18 LYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BK18 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 LYF 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.

Does BK18 LYF have outstanding finance?

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