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DT18 FSV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 FSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 101,284 miles

Rear number plate worn

Fail 23 Dec 2024 101,284 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear number plate worn

Pass 4 Aug 2023 87,133 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 62,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 42,654 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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DT18 FSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DT18 FSV, 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 DT18 FSV registered?

DT18 FSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is DT18 FSV safe to buy?

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