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LK18 KYJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,176 mi
Last recorded43,176 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK18 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 43,176 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2026 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 41,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working No washer fluid to drivers side of windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,301 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,331 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 27,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,560 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 24,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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LK18 KYJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK18 KYJ, 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 LK18 KYJ registered?

LK18 KYJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is LK18 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK18 KYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK18 KYJ have outstanding finance?

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