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LT18 YJA

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,893 mi
Last recorded68,893 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT18 YJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 68,893 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 68,887 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 59,084 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished ns and os (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 46,106 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 35,489 miles

Front Tyres/worn on edge

Pass 7 Dec 2021 25,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 19,334 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 19,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LT18 YJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc 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 LT18 YJA, 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 LT18 YJA registered?

LT18 YJA is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is LT18 YJA safe to buy?

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