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JEF 798W

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEF 798W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 26,077 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 23,006 miles

front and rear brake pads are getting close to there wear sensors

Pass 3 Apr 2024 20,551 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,462 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 15,038 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 12,509 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 12,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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JEF 798W is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JEF 798W, 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 JEF 798W?

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What year was JEF 798W registered?

JEF 798W is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is JEF 798W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEF 798W shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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