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J51 TVS

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ51 TVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 43,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 112,468 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (D) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 112,465 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (D) bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,928 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 37,641 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,430 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,122 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,750 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2022 28,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,468 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 78,672 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 78,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 75,501 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,530 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 72,530 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 69,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 60,765 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,496 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 41,395 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,054 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 25,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 19,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 15,662 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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J51 TVS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J51 TVS, 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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J51 TVS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 February 2018.

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