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AY13 PLJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,721 mi
Last recorded28,721 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 28,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 28,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,652 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 21,941 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2016 20,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

Fail 28 Mar 2016 20,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt or buckle

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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AY13 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AY13 PLJ, 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 AY13 PLJ registered?

AY13 PLJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 PLJ shows 6 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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