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KV18 ESY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,785 mi
Last recorded118,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV18 ESY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 118,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 106,239 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,717 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 73,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50 17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 62,490 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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KV18 ESY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KV18 ESY, 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 KV18 ESY registered?

KV18 ESY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is KV18 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV18 ESY 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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