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MJ13 XFA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,477 mi
Last recorded124,477 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ13 XFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 124,477 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 124,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (v.close to limits) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 115,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake backing plate heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2024 105,457 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 96,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 88,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 84,003 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 84,003 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 83,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ABNORMAL WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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))

SERVICE OVER DUE CAN RESULT IN REFUSAL TO CARRY OUT MOT DUE TO EMISSONS TEST. NEEDS TO BE WARM AND ACCELERATED TO HIGH REVS

Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,109 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE ABNORMAL WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

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))

SERVICE OVER DUE CAN RESULT IN REFUSAL TO CARRY OUT MOT DUE TO EMISSONS TEST. NEEDS TO BE WARM AND ACCELERATED TO HIGH REVS

Pass 15 May 2019 79,577 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 73,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,664 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 53,505 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MJ13 XFA 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 78.6%.

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 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 MJ13 XFA, 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 MJ13 XFA registered?

MJ13 XFA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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