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LJ18 ODF

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,999 mi
Last recorded58,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 ODF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2026 58,680 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 55,928 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 55,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 50,622 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,958 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 32,018 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 32,029 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 32,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,904 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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LJ18 ODF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LJ18 ODF, 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 LJ18 ODF registered?

LJ18 ODF is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LJ18 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 ODF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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