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MER 171X

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,216 mi
Last recorded46,216 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMER 171X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 46,216 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 46,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 42,152 miles

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

Front Front windscreen marked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring linkage ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 42,149 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front windscreen marked

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring linkage ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,187 miles

Front Front windscreen marked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 29,675 miles

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Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,170 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 22,170 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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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MER 171X is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MER 171X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MER 171X registered?

MER 171X is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is MER 171X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MER 171X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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