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FA57 JSM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,811 mi
Last recorded80,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA57 JSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 80,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,999 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))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 76,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 27 Aug 2024 66,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 51,069 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 49,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 39,165 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,283 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Nov 2021 46,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame fractured middle wishbone mount as marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame fractured middle wishbone mount as marked (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2021 23,815 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 42,920 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 39,389 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,038 miles

2mm o/s/r 3mm n/s/r edge worn n/s/f

Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,845 miles

Both front tyre worn on outer and inner shoulders

Pass 6 Sep 2016 23,778 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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FA57 JSM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FA57 JSM, 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 FA57 JSM registered?

FA57 JSM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is FA57 JSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA57 JSM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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