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A18 AFP

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,730 mi
Last recorded110,730 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 AFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 110,730 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 101,786 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 101,774 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,083 miles

Central Front exhaust joining clamp cracking

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all rear suspension components going rusty

Fail 14 Apr 2020 100,084 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 91,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 91,187 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,610 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 69,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,419 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 56,220 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,227 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,408 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,687 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,177 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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A18 AFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 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 A18 AFP, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 AFP registered?

A18 AFP is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is A18 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 AFP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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