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CBR 96

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,453 mi
Last recorded63,453 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCBR 96
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 109,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 109,947 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 58,264 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 104,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,039 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 96,692 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,632 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 28,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,362 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,022 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 54,924 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 45,477 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 37,426 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,689 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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CBR 96 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 CBR 96, 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 CBR 96 registered?

CBR 96 is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2018.

Is CBR 96 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CBR 96 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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