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CA53 RDJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,771 mi
Last recorded113,771 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA53 RDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 113,771 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2026 113,770 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 111,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/R18 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 108,642 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 108,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/R18 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/R18 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,438 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 91,638 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,816 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,334 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2019 72,166 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,920 miles

Front Outer both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 33,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 25,730 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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CA53 RDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 CA53 RDJ, 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 CA53 RDJ registered?

CA53 RDJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2013.

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