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LP18 KBF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,489 mi
Last recorded43,489 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP18 KBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 43,489 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both also perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 42,304 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 42,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 42,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 37,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 34,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 23,885 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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LP18 KBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LP18 KBF, 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 LP18 KBF registered?

LP18 KBF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is LP18 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP18 KBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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