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J6 GJE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 GJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 80,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 165,025 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2025 60,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 135,961 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,434 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,295 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 54,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 117,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 117,007 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 51,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,626 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 96,307 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,000 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 85,770 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,748 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 74,740 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 38,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 72,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 32,787 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 68,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 24,426 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs worn. (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres nails in tread.

Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,747 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres nails in tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 19,684 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 19,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 52,695 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 44,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 38,368 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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J6 GJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J6 GJE, 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 J6 GJE registered?

J6 GJE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2013.

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