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J26 KPL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,630 mi
Last recorded122,630 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 117,003 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 106,870 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted to N/s and O/s of vehicle obstructing full inspection

Fail 27 Jan 2023 106,870 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted to N/s and O/s of vehicle obstructing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,060 miles

Full underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 87,165 miles

Both front daytime running lights inoperative

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))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,165 miles

Both front daytime running lights inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 79,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 79,797 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,576 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 11 Sep 2017 61,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 48,515 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 36,413 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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J26 KPL 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 J26 KPL, 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 J26 KPL registered?

J26 KPL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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