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J16 RJG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 96,984 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,392 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 91,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 84,496 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 May 2019 54,202 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2018 44,598 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 36,708 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 26,652 miles

all four tyres perished

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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J16 RJG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 J16 RJG, 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 J16 RJG registered?

J16 RJG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 2013.

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