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J23 RNN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,575 mi
Last recorded79,575 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 75,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 71,025 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 65,562 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 58,894 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 53,692 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2020 53,666 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 51,608 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,209 miles

Nearside front passengers seat head rest insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,748 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,563 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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J23 RNN 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 J23 RNN, 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 J23 RNN registered?

J23 RNN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is J23 RNN safe to buy?

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