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FL63 JJX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,510 mi
Last recorded159,510 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL63 JJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2026 159,510 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both inner tie rods have play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2025 132,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,082 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 105,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,562 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,745 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,239 miles

Nearside 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))

Windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,253 miles

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,097 miles

Windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,097 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Sep 2019 64,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 50,907 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 50,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 23,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FL63 JJX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FL63 JJX, 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 FL63 JJX registered?

FL63 JJX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2013.

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