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JC05 COS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,408 mi
Last recorded72,408 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 COS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 72,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 72,408 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 61,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,312 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 59,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 53,557 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2020 53,557 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

o/s front tyre cut in inner wall

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 47,391 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 40,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front brake discs badly lipped pads low

brake warning on

o/s headlamp appears out of line

rear brake discs slightly lipped pads 50% worn

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit requires replacement asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 27,082 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 20,907 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 20,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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JC05 COS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JC05 COS, 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 JC05 COS registered?

JC05 COS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is JC05 COS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC05 COS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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