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C17 EFD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,541 mi
Last recorded61,541 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 EFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 61,541 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,883 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 44,220 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 66,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 36,660 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 36,657 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 60,385 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 28,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Dec 2022 52,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 20,105 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 17,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,604 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 32,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 16,228 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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C17 EFD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C17 EFD, 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 C17 EFD registered?

C17 EFD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is C17 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 EFD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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