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A4 JDR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,283 mi
Last recorded68,283 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 68,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2026 68,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 98,022 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 61,041 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 61,041 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 60,880 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 88,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 58,618 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,282 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 51,309 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 51,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 53,639 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 32,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 32,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge is feathered. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 23 Mar 2020 44,110 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 44,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,705 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 38,705 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,017 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 22,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 13,857 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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A4 JDR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 A4 JDR, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A4 JDR registered?

A4 JDR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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