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LL14 BEN

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,726 mi
Last recorded71,726 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL14 BEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 71,726 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2025 98,769 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 98,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 68,261 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 88,044 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 65,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,498 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,373 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres on 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 64,908 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 52,037 miles

Both front tyres close to limit.

Both rear tyres on limit.

Pass 16 Dec 2021 46,255 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 23,126 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 21,549 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower left/right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper smearing slightly

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 19,341 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre has cut in tread area keep an eye

engine cover and under trays 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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LL14 BEN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LL14 BEN, 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 LL14 BEN registered?

LL14 BEN is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is LL14 BEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL14 BEN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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