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J3 YCO

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,172 mi
Last recorded140,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 YCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 140,172 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,089 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both spaced incorrectly. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on the inner edge and worn badly on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seen on the front undertray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2mm tread depth and wearing on the inner edges CHANGE NOW. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,852 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 100,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 85,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,266 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jun 2021 71,264 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,714 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,503 miles

both wiper insecure clip broke

Pass 21 May 2018 58,928 miles

chip to screen

Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,739 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,098 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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J3 YCO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J3 YCO, 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 J3 YCO registered?

J3 YCO is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2013.

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