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G4 DGK

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

55,654 mi
Last recorded55,654 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 55,654 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 50,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 122,431 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 30 May 2024 121,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 121,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 41,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 121,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 121,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 34,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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Pass 4 May 2022 121,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre of system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,231 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 120,231 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 17,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn from edges

Pass 3 Jun 2020 119,698 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 119,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 117,656 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 115,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 1 May 2014 104,863 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,749 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 95,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,199 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cuts in n/s/f tyre outer wall and in tread

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,356 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,138 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,971 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,473 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 30,559 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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G4 DGK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 G4 DGK, 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 G4 DGK registered?

G4 DGK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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