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GR59 TJR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

82,756 mi
Last recorded82,756 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR59 TJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,756 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 111,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,118 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress causing discolor of lens (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 110,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 66,779 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2023 66,779 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2023 108,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner side of discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 60,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,193 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,653 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 102,464 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,401 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Mar 2020 94,462 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,474 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,993 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2018 32,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 57,200 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 28,766 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 53,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,359 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,715 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,510 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 43,006 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,444 miles

EML on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,583 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 23,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 23,576 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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GR59 TJR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 GR59 TJR, 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 GR59 TJR registered?

GR59 TJR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is GR59 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR59 TJR shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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