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DE13 NJV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,539 mi
Last recorded101,539 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 NJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,539 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers and under bellys

Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,539 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not locking (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

sill covers and under bellys

Fail 30 Jul 2025 96,325 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low and very close to cords on outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 82,593 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 61,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pad wear light on

Pass 28 Jul 2021 53,819 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 53,819 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 47,733 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 18,091 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,862 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 34,862 miles

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

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,540 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,740 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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DE13 NJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE13 NJV, 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 DE13 NJV registered?

DE13 NJV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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