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LM18 XJA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,208 mi
Last recorded58,208 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 XJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 58,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 47,404 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air freshener from drivers view

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 33,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 33,720 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from mirror

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2023 28,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,882 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 13,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 12,285 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LM18 XJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 LM18 XJA, 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 LM18 XJA registered?

LM18 XJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is LM18 XJA safe to buy?

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