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B5 NML

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,480 mi
Last recorded38,480 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 38,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 37,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 36,940 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,778 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 28 Jan 2022 35,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 32,735 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 29,540 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,243 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to split

Pass 3 Apr 2017 22,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 22,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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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B5 NML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 B5 NML, 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 B5 NML registered?

B5 NML is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is B5 NML safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 NML shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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