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DK13 NJY

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,769 mi
Last recorded161,769 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 NJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,769 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 161,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 156,978 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect parking brake seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engie oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 156,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively suspect parking brake seized (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engie oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 148,894 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 131,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 115,048 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 100,799 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 97,545 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,173 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 71,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,951 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 56,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 12 Feb 2016 43,712 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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DK13 NJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DK13 NJY, 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 DK13 NJY registered?

DK13 NJY is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DK13 NJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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