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J679 MBV

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,273 mi
Last recorded43,273 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ679 MBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 43,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,039 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 40,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 33,707 miles

Front wipers poor.

Nearside rear rim has been weld repaired.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front spring link slight wear on ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Transmission bellhousing holed and upper cover missing.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 27,245 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 27,245 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,326 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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J679 MBV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc 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 J679 MBV, 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 J679 MBV registered?

J679 MBV is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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The MOT history for J679 MBV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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