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J40 YCV

2019 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,797 mi
Last recorded48,797 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz C34,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 YCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,797 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 52,795 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 42,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 42,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre pressure warning is on (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 49,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 44,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside and sills have covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 37,349 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 37,349 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 30,400 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 29,229 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 23,925 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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J40 YCV is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 34,627 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 J40 YCV, 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 7 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 J40 YCV registered?

J40 YCV is a 2019 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2019.

Is J40 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 YCV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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