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J17 TPP

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

29,570 mi
Last recorded29,570 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 TPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 29,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 89,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 26,820 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 86,304 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 22,781 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 83,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,236 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 15,907 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to designed wear limit

Pass 17 Dec 2021 78,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 11,156 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,819 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,485 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 68,795 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,153 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,494 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,183 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,653 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,370 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Feb 2012 32,402 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,223 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 32,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 TPP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TPP, 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 J17 TPP registered?

J17 TPP is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is J17 TPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 TPP shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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