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GL68 UBV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,176 mi
Last recorded159,176 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 159,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 159,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/40 R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 213,920 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,534 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 75,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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GL68 UBV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GL68 UBV, 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 GL68 UBV registered?

GL68 UBV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is GL68 UBV safe to buy?

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