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FG18 FNW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 92,861 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 92,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 82,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,426 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 66,426 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 36,047 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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FG18 FNW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 FG18 FNW, 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 FG18 FNW registered?

FG18 FNW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is FG18 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 FNW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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