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FJ18 UYF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,298 mi
Last recorded78,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ18 UYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 78,298 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 78,298 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 68,660 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 68,660 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 57,645 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 57,642 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 47,614 miles

Brake pad warning message on dash. All visible brake pads meet minimum requirements. Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,419 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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FJ18 UYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ18 UYF, 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 FJ18 UYF registered?

FJ18 UYF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2018.

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