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AL11 HYK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,433 mi
Last recorded103,433 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 HYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 103,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 88,765 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 88,765 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 May 2023 78,201 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 78,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,806 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,888 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 64,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 63,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 55,690 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 43,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 38,100 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 38,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 37,991 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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AL11 HYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AL11 HYK, 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 AL11 HYK registered?

AL11 HYK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AL11 HYK safe to buy?

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