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ANZ 1228

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,229 mi
Last recorded43,229 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANZ 1228
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 43,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 40,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,798 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 38,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,785 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,221 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,509 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing at edges,cracking at tread and slight twist in it.

Pass 1 Apr 2020 29,949 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking and perishing at tread

Pass 25 Mar 2019 24,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,726 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 16,424 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Oct 2016 11,824 miles

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

Fail 17 Oct 2016 11,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle has under trays and engine covers fitted -full inspection not possible

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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ANZ 1228 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 ANZ 1228, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ANZ 1228 registered?

ANZ 1228 is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2013.

Is ANZ 1228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANZ 1228 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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