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JW13 BAD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,926 mi
Last recorded132,926 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW13 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 132,926 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 132,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 129,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 127,698 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 120,682 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 109,943 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 102,777 miles

Front both sides seat belt pre tension (PRE-SAFE) function is not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 91,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 82,002 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 82,002 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 73,383 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,383 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to check wheel bairing (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 63,946 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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JW13 BAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 JW13 BAD, 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 JW13 BAD registered?

JW13 BAD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2013.

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The MOT history for JW13 BAD 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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