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FL18 LVH

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 LVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 124,919 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 106,752 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,337 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 72,572 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 72,524 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 72,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 20 May 2022 63,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 63,873 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,464 miles

both front tyres at 2mm

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 7 Apr 2021 49,464 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres at 2mm

both rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 7 Apr 2021 49,464 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 LVH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FL18 LVH, 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 FL18 LVH?

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What year was FL18 LVH registered?

FL18 LVH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2018.

Is FL18 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 LVH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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