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G5 TBJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,020 mi
Last recorded90,020 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 90,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 89,280 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2025 95,902 miles

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

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

bonnet lever damaged

Pass 15 May 2025 82,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025
Pass 9 May 2024 74,400 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 67,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 71,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 59,892 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 May 2022 59,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,872 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,355 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 53,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 52,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 52,890 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,981 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,290 miles

Emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,031 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 45,031 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,482 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 34,319 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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G5 TBJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G5 TBJ, 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 G5 TBJ registered?

G5 TBJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 December 2013.

Is G5 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G5 TBJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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