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DE18 GXW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,194 mi
Last recorded75,194 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 GXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 75,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s also getting worn, nearing wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,336 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 39,507 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 39,507 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,498 miles

all brake pads wearing

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,462 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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DE18 GXW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE18 GXW, 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 DE18 GXW registered?

DE18 GXW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for DE18 GXW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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