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1990 FA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,929 mi
Last recorded31,929 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1990 FA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,929 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 18 Mar 2025 26,070 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 16,078 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 14,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,306 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,402 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 11,402 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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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1990 FA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol 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 1990 FA, 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 1990 FA?

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What year was 1990 FA registered?

1990 FA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 2018.

Is 1990 FA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1990 FA 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.

Does 1990 FA have outstanding finance?

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