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K99 SPJ

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,100 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 121,728 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 106,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 89,901 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 89,901 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift in both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity condensation inside lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 3 position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,074 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 51,687 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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K99 SPJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 K99 SPJ, 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 K99 SPJ registered?

K99 SPJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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The MOT history for K99 SPJ 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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