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JAJ 353V

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAJ 353V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 141,400 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 141,398 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 127,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 115,757 miles

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 105,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 93,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,029 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 85,003 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 73,537 miles

Offside Rear Inner osr tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2019 73,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,666 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,900 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 45,855 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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JAJ 353V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JAJ 353V, 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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JAJ 353V is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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