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B7 MVL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,312 mi
Last recorded74,312 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 74,312 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 66,399 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 66,396 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 58,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 48,944 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,327 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Driver Door Not Open In Side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 42,327 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Driver Door Not Open In Side (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 41,014 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 41,014 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 38,717 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,417 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 8,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/r tyre low on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2016 25,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/r tyre low on edges

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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B7 MVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B7 MVL, 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 B7 MVL registered?

B7 MVL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2013.

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