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L5 JFN

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,999 mi
Last recorded74,999 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 74,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 72,151 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 67,659 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 65,127 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 60,198 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 60,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 52,766 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 52,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2020 47,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 37,600 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 37,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,842 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 13,298 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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L5 JFN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol 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 L5 JFN, 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 L5 JFN registered?

L5 JFN is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2013.

Is L5 JFN safe to buy?

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