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GY18 YZU

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,650 mi
Last recorded92,650 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 YZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,774 miles

Blip not detected

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 79,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Blip not detected

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 68,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2024 68,109 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 58,719 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 38,799 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 30,262 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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GY18 YZU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY18 YZU, 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

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What year was GY18 YZU registered?

GY18 YZU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2018.

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