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CV18 KOW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,024 mi
Last recorded70,024 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 KOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 70,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 62,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 49,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 49,988 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 44,287 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 44,286 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,545 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,540 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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CV18 KOW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV18 KOW, 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.

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What year was CV18 KOW registered?

CV18 KOW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2018.

Is CV18 KOW safe to buy?

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