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ML18 KVC

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,157 mi
Last recorded86,157 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 86,157 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 86,157 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 84,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 78,669 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 72,613 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 57,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 57,237 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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ML18 KVC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML18 KVC, 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 ML18 KVC registered?

ML18 KVC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 May 2018.

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