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GJ04 ARE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

40,280 mi
Last recorded40,280 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 ARE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 40,280 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 40,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 35,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Mar 2024 31,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,545 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 26,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,836 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 18,779 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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GJ04 ARE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 GJ04 ARE, 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 GJ04 ARE registered?

GJ04 ARE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is GJ04 ARE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ04 ARE 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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