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KS55 ALT

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,392 mi
Last recorded18,392 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 18,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 18,392 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 13,729 miles

Under vehicle covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 28 Jun 2023 10,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 8,819 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 7,059 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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KS55 ALT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KS55 ALT, 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 KS55 ALT?

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What year was KS55 ALT registered?

KS55 ALT is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is KS55 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS55 ALT 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.

Does KS55 ALT have outstanding finance?

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