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J123 ORT

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 ORT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 69,568 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 59,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,211 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,002 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 2 Jun 2017 45,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 45,104 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,193 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats.

Engine cover and under-trays restrict access to some testable items.

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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J123 ORT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J123 ORT, 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 J123 ORT registered?

J123 ORT is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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