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L30 GRU

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,270 mi
Last recorded46,270 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 GRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 46,270 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 27,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 27,342 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 37,228 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 26,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 30,395 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,252 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 24,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 23,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 23,496 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,720 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 19,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 17,372 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre(s) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 15,560 miles

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 5 May 2017 13,329 miles

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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L30 GRU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L30 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L30 GRU registered?

L30 GRU is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2018.

Is L30 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 GRU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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