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2018 Mercedes-Benz C 3.0L Petrol · AD18 FDF

AD18 FDF

2018 Mercedes-Benz C (3.0L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2018. Recorded mileage 79,552 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ C
Year / Origin
2018 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 05/08/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
79,552 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
2996cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a remarkably stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 04 August 2025 at 79,552 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, following three years of clean results. This consistency suggests that the previous owners have proactively maintained the vehicle and addressed any emerging mechanical issues before they could escalate into MOT failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for a modern vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between July 2024 and August 2025, the car covered 14,250 miles, indicating steady use rather than long periods of stagnation or excessive strain. The data shows a clear progression from 48,949 miles in 2022 to the current 79,552 miles, reflecting a predictable operational history that often helps prevent components like seals and brake assemblies from drying out or seizing to inactivity. The only failure in the recorded history occurred on 05 August 2022 at 48,949 miles, which was rectified immediately to allow a pass the following day. While the record does not specify the exact cause of that initial failure, the subsequent three years of clean sheets indicate that the issue was an isolated incident rather than a recurring structural weakness. Given the lack of advisories in the last three tests, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs, as these are the most likely components to show natural wear at this mileage regardless of a clean MOT history.

AD18 FDF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
  • 79,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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AD18 FDF Mileage History

  1. 05/08/202248,949 mi
  2. 06/08/202248,949 mi
  3. 31/07/202358,344 mi+9,395 mi
  4. 17/07/202465,302 mi+6,958 mi
  5. 04/08/202579,552 mi+14,250 mi

Average of roughly 10,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AD18 FDF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 18 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mercedes-Benz C (AD18 FDF) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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