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121 SKJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,678 mi
Last recorded48,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 48,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 45,800 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 98,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 37,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 94,651 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 94,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (no signs of cord) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (no signs of cord) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 92,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil from gearbox

Pass 30 Sep 2022 23,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking, outer sidewall slightly damaged 225/40/R18 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 23,427 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended button stuck down (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking, outer sidewall slightly damaged 225/40/R18 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 May 2022 88,116 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))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 16,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge started perishing . 225/40/R18 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing started perishing/cracking in surface 225/40/R18 Continental (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 81,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 77,816 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,237 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 58,717 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 27 Apr 2015 38,787 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 28,685 miles

Front tyres slightly cracked in tread

Rear tyres perished/cracked in tread & sidewalls

Pass 29 Apr 2013 19,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,460 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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121 SKJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 121 SKJ, 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

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What year was 121 SKJ registered?

121 SKJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2018.

Is 121 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 SKJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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