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BU18 ZXL

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,741 mi
Last recorded58,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 ZXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 58,741 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 50,855 miles

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

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear exterior light cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2024 43,120 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,442 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

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 3 Mar 2021 16,206 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

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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BU18 ZXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU18 ZXL, 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 BU18 ZXL registered?

BU18 ZXL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is BU18 ZXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 ZXL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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