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LJ18 OFS

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,755 mi
Last recorded37,755 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 OFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 37,755 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 32,449 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 28,169 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 24,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,582 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring the view to some of the testable components

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chunks missing from outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,040 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 17,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 OFS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc petrol 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 LJ18 OFS, 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 LJ18 OFS registered?

LJ18 OFS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is LJ18 OFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 OFS 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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