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LO18 BSV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,137 mi
Last recorded110,137 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO18 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 110,137 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 110,135 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,607 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 101,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 91,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 84,463 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 72,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in zones A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 54,955 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 54,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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LO18 BSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO18 BSV, 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 LO18 BSV registered?

LO18 BSV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is LO18 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO18 BSV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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