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J1 TMF

2013 Mercedes-benz R-class

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

94,023 mi
Last recorded94,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class73,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelR-class
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,023 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 86,699 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2025 135,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.255/55/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicators not working intermittent

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

suspension soft

Fail 20 May 2025 135,290 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.255/55/r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside indicators not working intermittent

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 to 2mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

suspension soft

Pass 22 May 2024 76,254 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 134,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges,on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges,on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

tailgate not closing fully

Fail 16 Apr 2024 134,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges,on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges,on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

tailgate not closing fully

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,523 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 132,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 66,222 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,740 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 14 May 2021 124,381 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 124,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,287 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material border pass (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 116,332 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 53,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 102,168 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

left front and left rear tyres damage to sidewall but no cords

park brake slow to release

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 97,177 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 31,838 miles

Advise cuts in outer sidewall of left front tyre.

Advise cuts in outer sidewall of left rear tyre .

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 77,728 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 77,728 miles

Fuel pipe leaking pipe to fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,058 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 56,798 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz R-class?

Based on 63,579 MOT tests across 4,470 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
7,608
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 919
position lamp(s) not working 728
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 598
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 581
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 407
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J1 TMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 73,488 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 R-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 919 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J1 TMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz R-class typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz R-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J1 TMF registered?

J1 TMF is a 2013 Mercedes-benz R-class, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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