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GL02 JOD

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL02 JOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 80,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,649 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2025 82,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 67,885 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 68,866 miles

((0.29+5=0,34))..P3................

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 68,861 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF =2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

((0.29+5=0,34))..P3................

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 56,135 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres starting to wear inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 56,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres starting to wear inner edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 51,158 miles

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

front tyres ant o/s rear tyre worn at inner edges

Pass 28 Feb 2023 43,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 32,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 31,941 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 29,005 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 29,911 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,944 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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GL02 JOD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 GL02 JOD, 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 GL02 JOD registered?

GL02 JOD is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2018.

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