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AM52 ERA

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,400 mi
Last recorded194,400 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 ERA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 194,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 192,848 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 192,848 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 186,815 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 186,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 106,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,613 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Apr 2018 46,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 27,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AM52 ERA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AM52 ERA, 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 AM52 ERA registered?

AM52 ERA is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AM52 ERA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 ERA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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