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AE13 XYX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,812 mi
Last recorded187,812 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 XYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 187,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy deposit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 187,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy deposit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 174,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoking from exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2025 174,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoking from exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2024 159,726 miles

both front tyres worn edges

Fail 2 Jan 2024 159,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 17 Jan 2023 142,735 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 140,324 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 136,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes perishing and slightly leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,096 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 85,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 67,804 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 67,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,428 miles

Undertrays fitted

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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AE13 XYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc 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 AE13 XYX, 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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AE13 XYX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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