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B5 XJJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,986 mi
Last recorded132,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 XJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 132,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 72,213 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 120,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 59,392 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 102,964 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 45,339 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 79,009 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2023 39,906 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 39,905 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 62,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 x 35 x 19 tyre damaged side wall tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 31,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,859 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 24,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 24,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 48,389 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 38,099 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 35,540 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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B5 XJJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B5 XJJ, 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 B5 XJJ registered?

B5 XJJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is B5 XJJ safe to buy?

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