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J23 XJM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,644 mi
Last recorded61,644 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 XJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 61,644 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25535zr19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 49,540 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 49,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 49,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 30,980 miles

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

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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J23 XJM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J23 XJM, 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 J23 XJM registered?

J23 XJM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 2018.

Is J23 XJM safe to buy?

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