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J88 LYU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,202 mi
Last recorded64,202 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 LYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 64,202 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 62,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 59,692 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 56,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 56,854 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 53,135 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,831 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to approx. 3mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn to approx 2mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,081 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 32,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 32,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 23,202 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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J88 LYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J88 LYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J88 LYU registered?

J88 LYU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is J88 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 LYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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