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JJ11 ELM

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,843 mi
Last recorded121,843 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ11 ELM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 121,843 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 May 2024 96,282 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 96,280 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 63,498 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 63,498 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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JJ11 ELM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJ11 ELM, 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 JJ11 ELM registered?

JJ11 ELM is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is JJ11 ELM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ11 ELM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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