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F3 YFY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 YFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 71,146 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2026 94,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2025 62,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 88,663 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 49,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 49,848 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 46,357 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,691 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 74,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 37,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,459 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 68,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 66,247 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 17,470 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,936 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 47,338 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 30,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 23,611 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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F3 YFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 F3 YFY, 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

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What year was F3 YFY registered?

F3 YFY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is F3 YFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 YFY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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