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J999 YYK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,544 mi
Last recorded85,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 YYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 85,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 85,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened unbalanced (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2025 82,487 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 82,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 80,763 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 78,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 78,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,402 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 61,737 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,770 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,805 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 28,210 miles

Nearside Front wheel

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

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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J999 YYK 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 J999 YYK, 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 J999 YYK registered?

J999 YYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is J999 YYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 YYK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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