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FG18 FPA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,265 mi
Last recorded94,265 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 FPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 94,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 86,078 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 86,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,201 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 80,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 69,119 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 39,526 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 FPA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FPA, 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 FG18 FPA?

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What year was FG18 FPA registered?

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

Is FG18 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 FPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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