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AP61 JAY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,786 mi
Last recorded144,786 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP61 JAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 144,786 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,876 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 142,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,277 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,553 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 135,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 129,776 miles

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 129,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 122,015 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,601 miles

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 3 Aug 2017 75,090 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn low

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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AP61 JAY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP61 JAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP61 JAY registered?

AP61 JAY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

Is AP61 JAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP61 JAY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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