MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,445 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
EML on display
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
rear tyres tread low with light cracking.
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear tyres tread low with light cracking.
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater in mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre/worn/edges
Offside Rear brake/slight/bind
Nearside Front tyre/worn/edges
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake/slight/bind
o/s/f/tyre/wornedges
Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened handbracket/adrift (3.5.1e)
o/s/f/tyre/wornedges
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L18 SCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 L18 SCL, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of L18 SCL?
You can check the full history of L18 SCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was L18 SCL registered?
L18 SCL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2008.
Is L18 SCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for L18 SCL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does L18 SCL have outstanding finance?
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