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EF18 DCO

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,404 mi
Last recorded62,404 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 DCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 62,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 62,400 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 55,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil level low

Pass 22 May 2024 45,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 May 2023 32,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 20,315 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2022 20,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2021 10,608 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF18 DCO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc 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 EF18 DCO, 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 EF18 DCO?

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What year was EF18 DCO registered?

EF18 DCO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2018.

Is EF18 DCO safe to buy?

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