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J9 DVK

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,535 mi
Last recorded45,535 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 DVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,535 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 38,706 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 38,595 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 30,088 miles

Front tyres worn low on edges

Rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2022 23,720 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 16,599 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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J9 DVK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J9 DVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J9 DVK?

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What year was J9 DVK registered?

J9 DVK is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is J9 DVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 DVK shows 6 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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