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J30 DSB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,802 mi
Last recorded70,802 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 70,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 49,126 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 49,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 31,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 31,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,367 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 31,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 29,723 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 25,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 22,154 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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J30 DSB 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 J30 DSB, 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 J30 DSB registered?

J30 DSB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2013.

Is J30 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 DSB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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