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K33 BJE

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,234 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 82,042 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn downwards one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 62,735 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,815 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

original wheels & tyres fitted

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 5 Jun 2023 51,815 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 31 May 2022 42,600 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 30,654 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 30,654 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 25,509 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 25,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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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K33 BJE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K33 BJE, 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 K33 BJE registered?

K33 BJE is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is K33 BJE safe to buy?

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