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JJ09 ARA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,619 mi
Last recorded75,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ09 ARA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 61,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,700 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 51,700 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 42,004 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 42,000 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 31,127 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,195 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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JJ09 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 JJ09 ARA, 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

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What year was JJ09 ARA registered?

JJ09 ARA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is JJ09 ARA safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ09 ARA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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