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HJ13 JGF

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,000 mi
Last recorded137,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ13 JGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 137,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2026 137,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @min (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 124,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 115,777 miles

Nearside Rear Damage

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 115,777 miles

Nearside Rear Damage

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 102,617 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 92,873 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 74,144 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 74,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 62,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 51,660 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear tyres, rear wheel bearings and suspension not checked due to rear brake binding on.

Fail 10 Dec 2018 51,659 miles

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear tyres, rear wheel bearings and suspension not checked due to rear brake binding on.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,062 miles

stone chip/crack in drivers view ZONEA (less than 10mm)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,062 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering and smearing (8.2.2)

stone chip/crack in drivers view ZONEA (less than 10mm)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 39,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 24,524 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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HJ13 JGF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJ13 JGF, 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 HJ13 JGF registered?

HJ13 JGF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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