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FX18 LWM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,070 mi
Last recorded78,070 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX18 LWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 78,070 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 54,058 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,874 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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FX18 LWM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX18 LWM, 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.

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What year was FX18 LWM registered?

FX18 LWM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is FX18 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX18 LWM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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