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MV18 VBD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,011 mi
Last recorded52,011 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV18 VBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,011 miles

all tyres worn just off wear bar indicators

near side front and off side front lower suspension arms , play detected in ball joints .

Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,409 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 44,380 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw, REPLACE ASAP ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords AT PASS LIMIT, REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge, AT PASS LIMIT REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 37,098 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 11 Feb 2023 29,291 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2022 20,670 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 14,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective tyre glue missing. ()

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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MV18 VBD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 MV18 VBD, 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 MV18 VBD registered?

MV18 VBD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is MV18 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV18 VBD 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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