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AJ18 SHV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 83,596 miles

Central Rear Differential is slightly misting oil

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

Nearside Front Door has a slight dent but it can be readily opened and closed

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 76,097 miles

Central Rear Diff coupling seeping oil slightly

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 62,893 miles

Central Rear Differential is leaking oil but not excessively

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,127 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 32,979 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,126 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 20,126 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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AJ18 SHV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) 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 AJ18 SHV, 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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What year was AJ18 SHV registered?

AJ18 SHV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2018.

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