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1513 LJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,176 mi
Last recorded26,176 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1513 LJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 26,176 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))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 22,898 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 22,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 19,350 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 16,149 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 11,929 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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1513 LJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 1513 LJ, 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.

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How do I check the history of 1513 LJ?

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What year was 1513 LJ registered?

1513 LJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is 1513 LJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1513 LJ shows 6 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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