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MJ05 LAY

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1950cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,213 mi
Last recorded78,213 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,950cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 78,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 40,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Apr 2023 31,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,792 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,637 miles

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

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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MJ05 LAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,950cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ05 LAY, 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 MJ05 LAY registered?

MJ05 LAY is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is MJ05 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 LAY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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