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159 FTC

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

24,382 mi
Last recorded24,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration159 FTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 24,382 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 22,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 52,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 17,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm TREAD. 245/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 11,437 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 43,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,720 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 7,356 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 3,661 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 35,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,253 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 29,724 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,145 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,283 miles

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2017 23,283 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2016 20,334 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 19,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 18,172 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 15,042 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 11,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,357 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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159 FTC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 159 FTC, 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

How do I check the history of 159 FTC?

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What year was 159 FTC registered?

159 FTC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2018.

Is 159 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 159 FTC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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