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KY18 PVU

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY18 PVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,349 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 81,349 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 69,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel been repaired

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

engine / under covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2024 68,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear road wheel been repaired

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread & cut with glass in tread ()

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

engine / under covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 66,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 56,764 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 51,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 225/40/19 93y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 51,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 225/40/19 93y run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 47,454 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,576 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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KY18 PVU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KY18 PVU, 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 KY18 PVU registered?

KY18 PVU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is KY18 PVU safe to buy?

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