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LS18 WVW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS18 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 72,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 69,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 62,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 62,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 55,279 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,911 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,568 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 48,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,611 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 37,301 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,088 miles

Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (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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LS18 WVW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS18 WVW, 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 LS18 WVW registered?

LS18 WVW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is LS18 WVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS18 WVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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