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KV68 GUW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,997 mi
Last recorded84,997 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV68 GUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2025 78,278 miles

Offside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2023 75,020 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,661 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 35,161 miles

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

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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KV68 GUW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV68 GUW, 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 KV68 GUW registered?

KV68 GUW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is KV68 GUW safe to buy?

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