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BG68 VJA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,506 mi
Last recorded93,506 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG68 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 93,506 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 93,506 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 82,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,818 miles

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

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,790 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,660 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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BG68 VJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BG68 VJA, 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 BG68 VJA registered?

BG68 VJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is BG68 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG68 VJA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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