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L23 LHA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 LHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 78,017 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 77,992 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,510 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,716 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 43,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 35,966 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 26,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 17,312 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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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L23 LHA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc 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 L23 LHA, 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 L23 LHA registered?

L23 LHA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is L23 LHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 LHA 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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