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S18 CFM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS18 CFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 92,316 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 92,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,759 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2023 75,027 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,027 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,541 miles

Offside Front washer jet weak but still providing enough fluid to clear screen

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet weak but still providing enough fluid to clear screen

Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,083 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 60,979 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,311 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,311 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 52,943 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 48,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 39,382 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 39,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,654 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,533 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 17,047 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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S18 CFM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 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 S18 CFM, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S18 CFM registered?

S18 CFM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is S18 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S18 CFM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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