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B5 BSJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

66,746 mi
Last recorded66,746 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 BSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,278 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 58,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,899 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 52,296 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 52,296 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 50,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on its outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 65,877 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,314 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,541 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,620 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 52,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,588 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,741 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,248 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,009 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 30,659 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,029 miles

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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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B5 BSJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 B5 BSJ, 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 B5 BSJ registered?

B5 BSJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is B5 BSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 BSJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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