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J17 SXH

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,161 mi
Last recorded104,161 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 104,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2025 91,424 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 95,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 79,973 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3.2mm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 11 Jul 2023 63,832 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 63,832 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 91,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure center bracket(clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 51,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 82,970 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,150 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,409 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,932 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 65,932 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,740 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 49,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x40x18.tracking faulty?? (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 40,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255x35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 40,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225x40x18 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255x35x18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,103 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not posiible

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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J17 SXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J17 SXH, 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 J17 SXH registered?

J17 SXH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2018.

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