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KS18 UWO

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,317 mi
Last recorded77,317 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 UWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 77,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front wipers smearing.

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,693 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

front number plate surround slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,597 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 59,593 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 43,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror obscuring drivers view

Fail 16 Jul 2022 43,236 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed from mirror obscuring drivers view

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 31,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 31,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 10,010 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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KS18 UWO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS18 UWO, 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 KS18 UWO registered?

KS18 UWO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is KS18 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 UWO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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