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LJ18 XTW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,588 mi
Last recorded32,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 XTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 32,588 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 22,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 20,690 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 18,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 18,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 17,752 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal damaged (1.1.2 (c))

Front Body component insecure crash bar bolts loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

STRONG SMELL OF BATTERY ACID IN CABIN

Pass 28 Jan 2021 11,810 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 XTW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTW, 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 XTW registered?

LJ18 XTW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is LJ18 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 XTW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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