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M30 OVY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM30 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 94,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Fail 12 Sep 2026 94,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2025 81,096 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 67,177 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 67,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,129 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 58,128 miles

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

Nearside Front NSF Wheel has previous weld

Fail 2 Sep 2023 58,127 miles

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

Nearside Front NSF Wheel has previous weld

Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,600 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres smooth on inner edges + nsr cuts/splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,452 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s + o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

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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M30 OVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M30 OVY, 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 M30 OVY registered?

M30 OVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is M30 OVY safe to buy?

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