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BM18 LLJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,892 mi
Last recorded60,892 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM18 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 60,892 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 60,891 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2025 52,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 52,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 44,835 miles

Front Lower Undertray cracked

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 44,835 miles

Front Lower Undertray cracked

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 36,791 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

Fail 25 May 2023 36,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 26,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 16,599 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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BM18 LLJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BM18 LLJ, 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 BM18 LLJ registered?

BM18 LLJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2018.

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