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AK68 TZJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,820 mi
Last recorded48,820 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 TZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 48,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 35,376 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 35,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 29,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 29,338 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing close to legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,362 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 12,816 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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AK68 TZJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK68 TZJ, 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 AK68 TZJ registered?

AK68 TZJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2018.

Is AK68 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 TZJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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