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M88 RKJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 134,979 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 134,979 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 115,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 115,416 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 108,723 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 108,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 99,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 11 May 2023 99,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,297 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2022 89,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 78,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 68,906 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,038 miles

Front windscreen lower portion is cracked from the nearside to the central offside, however not in the drivers view

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 20 Apr 2018 49,422 miles

Front screen cracked from nearside to offside but not in the drivers view

Pass 4 Apr 2017 37,423 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

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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M88 RKJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 M88 RKJ, 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 M88 RKJ registered?

M88 RKJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2013.

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