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AO13 YDH

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,932 mi
Last recorded140,932 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 YDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 140,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened HAS PREVIOS REPAIR (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 140,144 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened repair undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 140,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 127,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 110,246 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge + perishing and cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2019 100,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,528 miles

Nearside Front foremost wing liner insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front foremost wing liner insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 79,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,491 miles

Engine cover and under trays 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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AO13 YDH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO13 YDH, 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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AO13 YDH is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2013.

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