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C2 LRJ

2018 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,496 mi
Last recorded48,496 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class38,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 48,496 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,861 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres wearing on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 46,528 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2025 46,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge , nail in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2024 69,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 39,694 miles

both track rod end gaiters perished

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 33,729 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 64,510 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 22,284 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,120 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 16,734 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,701 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 59,923 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear parking brake cable corroding

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,600 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 54,598 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 52,307 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 34,817 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,942 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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C2 LRJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 38,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 LRJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 LRJ registered?

C2 LRJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is C2 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 LRJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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