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AY13 ZZV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,583 mi
Last recorded148,583 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 ZZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 148,583 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear DIFFERENTIAL RUBBER BEARING PERISHED

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 137,464 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 137,435 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 129,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osf / nsf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 118,518 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 118,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 osf / nsf (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 102,897 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 87,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 80,955 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 72,779 miles

emission to clean to get reading

Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,262 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 40,037 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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AY13 ZZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel 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 AY13 ZZV, 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 ZZV registered?

AY13 ZZV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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