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LJ18 YHH

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,015 mi
Last recorded46,015 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 YHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil around external reservoir (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil around external reservoir (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 36,804 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 36,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 29,330 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from rear differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped/feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 18,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 14,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,094 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 YHH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHH, 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 YHH registered?

LJ18 YHH is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2018.

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