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M18 COS

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,799 mi
Last recorded99,799 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 COS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 99,799 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 99,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 88,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,645 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 73,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 61,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot front heavily worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 61,133 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bot front heavily worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 59,980 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 57,039 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 57,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,097 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,302 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,770 miles

Nearside front torque bush(s) perished but not yet resulting in exccessive movement

Offside front torque bush(s) perished but not yet resulting in exccessive movement

Rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 35,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,578 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall poor

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,608 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL POOR

Fail 22 Nov 2010 25,608 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL POOR

Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,224 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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M18 COS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 M18 COS, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M18 COS registered?

M18 COS is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is M18 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M18 COS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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