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HJ63 DRO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,023 mi
Last recorded76,023 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ63 DRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,023 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 72,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Coolant level low

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 69,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

Fail 30 May 2024 69,243 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear. ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,356 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 May 2022 58,485 miles

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

undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to 2mm wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 50,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,272 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,714 miles

wipers poor smearing the screen

Pass 12 Oct 2016 31,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake discs lipped and worn (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges nearly through to the cords

parking brake travel high requires adjustment

wipers poor smearing the screen

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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HJ63 DRO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HJ63 DRO, 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 HJ63 DRO registered?

HJ63 DRO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2013.

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