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DR51 SSC

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,351 mi
Last recorded146,351 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR51 SSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 146,351 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,199 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 119,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,363 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 56,363 miles

Registration plate incorrect Both (0.1 (c))

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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DR51 SSC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,950cc 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 DR51 SSC, 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

How do I check the history of DR51 SSC?

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What year was DR51 SSC registered?

DR51 SSC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is DR51 SSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR51 SSC 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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