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B13 DCE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,502 mi
Last recorded110,502 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 110,502 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 110,502 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,364 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 92,335 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 5 Aug 2024 92,335 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2023 82,507 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 66,433 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 66,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 60,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 49,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 39,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 20,090 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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B13 DCE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B13 DCE, 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 B13 DCE registered?

B13 DCE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2013.

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