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JOE 683L

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,877 mi
Last recorded103,877 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 683L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 103,877 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 96,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 90,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 85,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,860 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,476 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 53,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2018 43,248 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,756 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,096 miles

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

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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JOE 683L is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JOE 683L, 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 JOE 683L registered?

JOE 683L is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is JOE 683L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOE 683L shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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