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M888 JSM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,500 mi
Last recorded127,500 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 JSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 127,500 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 126,877 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated not releasing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 104,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,325 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 89,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 77,751 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 52,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 39,808 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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M888 JSM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M888 JSM, 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 M888 JSM registered?

M888 JSM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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The MOT history for M888 JSM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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