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DS18 VLA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 63,490 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,033 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 45,828 miles

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 36,646 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low, lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low, lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (SSR)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 20,363 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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DS18 VLA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS18 VLA, 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 DS18 VLA registered?

DS18 VLA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DS18 VLA safe to buy?

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