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LJ18 YFA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,077 mi
Last recorded61,077 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 YFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 61,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 53,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad light on dashboard

Pass 8 Apr 2024 43,959 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,838 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 36,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 24,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 22,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under cover fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2021 22,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under cover fitted

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 YFA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LJ18 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

LJ18 YFA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is LJ18 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 YFA 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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