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KS18 VAD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,711 mi
Last recorded63,711 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS18 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 63,711 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2025 63,711 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 48,235 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 48,227 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 29,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 28,882 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 VAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

KS18 VAD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is KS18 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS18 VAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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