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LD18 VDE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,853 mi
Last recorded71,853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD18 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 71,853 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 52,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bridgestone 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 52,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner sidewall 225/45/18 bridgestone (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bridgestone 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 34,447 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,697 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 22,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,890 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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LD18 VDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol 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 LD18 VDE, 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 LD18 VDE registered?

LD18 VDE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is LD18 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD18 VDE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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