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SW18 FTH

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,109 mi
Last recorded48,109 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 FTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 48,109 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 35,238 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 34,885 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 16,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 15,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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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SW18 FTH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 SW18 FTH, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW18 FTH?

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What year was SW18 FTH registered?

SW18 FTH is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is SW18 FTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW18 FTH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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