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C8 RJK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 80,692 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 80,692 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 77,335 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 66,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,267 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 62,526 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 58,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 55,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,344 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 52,344 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,446 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,901 miles

all brake discs worn and lipped

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

very slight front wheel bearing play

very slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

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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C8 RJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C8 RJK, 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 C8 RJK registered?

C8 RJK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2013.

Is C8 RJK safe to buy?

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