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KJ18 OVY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ18 OVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 56,109 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 49,487 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 49,487 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 44,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 44,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,036 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,261 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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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KJ18 OVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 KJ18 OVY, 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 KJ18 OVY registered?

KJ18 OVY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2018.

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