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FL18 HFT

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,737 mi
Last recorded58,737 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 HFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 58,737 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2026 58,560 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f tyre 225/45/19 o/s/f tyres 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 90 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 51,709 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 45,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 38,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,796 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 22,263 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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FL18 HFT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL18 HFT, 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 FL18 HFT registered?

FL18 HFT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is FL18 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 HFT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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