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M121 KAE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

29,247 mi
Last recorded29,247 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 29,247 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 99,848 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2025 28,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,275 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 89,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 25,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 78,123 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2023 78,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 22,748 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 21,470 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 63,642 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 63,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 15,523 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 13,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,351 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 56,351 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 46,905 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 46,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M121 KAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M121 KAE, 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 M121 KAE registered?

M121 KAE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is M121 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 KAE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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