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FY18 XLX

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,952 mi
Last recorded82,952 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 XLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 82,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,921 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 64,813 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 64,681 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,418 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A but not in drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,106 miles

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

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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FY18 XLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol 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 FY18 XLX, 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 FY18 XLX?

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What year was FY18 XLX registered?

FY18 XLX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is FY18 XLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 XLX 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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