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ML18 RUV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 80,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2.5mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inside edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 80,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 2.5mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing on inside edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 57,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 4mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 3mm 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing at edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 45,456 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 26,994 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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ML18 RUV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RUV, 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 RUV registered?

ML18 RUV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2018.

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The MOT history for ML18 RUV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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