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JA58 NGB

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,780 mi
Last recorded70,780 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA58 NGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 70,780 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 130,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 130,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low HEADLAMP NOT SECURE AT BOTTOM FIXING (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front FRONT SEAT BELTS REQUIRE HELP TO FULLY RETRACT BUT FULLY WORKING

PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,863 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 62,863 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,692 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 46,774 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 46,774 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 30,449 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 112,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 91,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,442 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 72,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wear 4mm remaining

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,022 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right reflector insecure (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Unable to access belt to test (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 68,181 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES / NEARSIDE OUTER EDGE BALD PATCHES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 48,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 19,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 19,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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JA58 NGB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JA58 NGB, 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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JA58 NGB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2018.

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