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FY13 JYC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,317 mi
Last recorded159,317 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY13 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 159,317 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Foot operated parking brake stiff in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2025 152,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre cracking and perishing in tread area and wearing on inner edge (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR tyre wearing close to legal limit as well as cracking and perishing in tread area (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 145,714 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 145,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 138,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 130,873 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 120,789 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 97,879 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,581 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens broken but displaying correct coloured light to rear

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lamp lens broken but displaying correct coloured light to rear

Pass 21 Feb 2017 67,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FY13 JYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FY13 JYC, 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 FY13 JYC registered?

FY13 JYC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is FY13 JYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY13 JYC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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