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LO13 JKJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,718 mi
Last recorded88,718 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO13 JKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 88,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 72,040 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,842 miles

Both front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 62,662 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,881 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 60,881 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,890 miles

both front ytres wearing on inner edge

f/brake pads looking low

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,029 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 41,400 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 31,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 31,221 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Display is advising for tyre pressures to be checked. Tpms functioning correctly. (4.1.D.4)

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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LO13 JKJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LO13 JKJ, 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 LO13 JKJ registered?

LO13 JKJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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