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FL18 SJO

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,057 mi
Last recorded128,057 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 SJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 128,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 117,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2025 117,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Spring link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2024 107,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 83,063 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 83,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,505 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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FL18 SJO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL18 SJO, 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 FL18 SJO registered?

FL18 SJO is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is FL18 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 SJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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