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DJ03 COX

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,131 mi
Last recorded41,131 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 COX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 41,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 67,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 34,933 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slightly Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 56,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 31,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Sep 2023 31,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,546 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,108 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated and splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 22,601 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 22,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 39,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 34,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 28,765 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 23,040 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DJ03 COX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DJ03 COX, 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 DJ03 COX registered?

DJ03 COX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is DJ03 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ03 COX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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