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F18 AKB

2021 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,459 mi
Last recorded35,459 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 AKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,459 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 33,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 72,383 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 72,383 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp cracked on n/s back box causing exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 23,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 65,198 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,159 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,900 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 50,900 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 47,118 miles

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged but not showing a white light

Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 33,255 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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F18 AKB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 F18 AKB, 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 5 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 F18 AKB registered?

F18 AKB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2021.

Is F18 AKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F18 AKB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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