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KX18 OZV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,891 mi
Last recorded133,891 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX18 OZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 133,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both plus perished boots (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 107,721 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2024 107,310 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 82,446 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 82,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Spring link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,573 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/49R18 V Extra load (5.2.3 (e))

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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KX18 OZV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KX18 OZV, 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 KX18 OZV registered?

KX18 OZV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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