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HV18 VCN

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,783 mi
Last recorded36,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 VCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 36,783 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 32,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 27,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 21,998 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 21,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 16,820 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 12,507 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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HV18 VCN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 HV18 VCN, 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 HV18 VCN?

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What year was HV18 VCN registered?

HV18 VCN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is HV18 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV18 VCN 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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