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K500 EOL

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,267 mi
Last recorded59,267 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 EOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 59,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC ,PADS OVERHEATED

Pass 23 Jan 2026 132,140 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 53,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 48,015 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Alignment is strongly out (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 121,038 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 39,340 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 115,239 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))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 115,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 22 Apr 2022 27,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides have slight lip to edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 107,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 107,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,233 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 101,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps All lamps not functioning (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to ferulle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe to ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,567 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 85,620 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,200 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2013 55,436 miles

wear in front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,211 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,543 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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K500 EOL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K500 EOL, 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 K500 EOL registered?

K500 EOL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is K500 EOL safe to buy?

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