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288 LJT

2020 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,511 mi
Last recorded13,511 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz C32,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration288 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 13,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fine cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fine cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 12,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2024 9,991 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres minor cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 8,827 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

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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288 LJT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 32,100 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 288 LJT, 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 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 288 LJT registered?

288 LJT is a 2020 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2020.

Is 288 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 288 LJT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 288 LJT have outstanding finance?

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