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BB05 JOE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,462 mi
Last recorded89,462 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB05 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 89,462 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 83,666 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 74,232 miles

Faults recorded in engine ECU.

Fail 14 Oct 2022 74,232 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn through cords and wire reinforcement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Faults recorded in engine ECU.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm between pad backing and disc lip. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 68,252 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 59,976 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,189 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,974 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 30,120 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 20,889 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 20,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,503 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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BB05 JOE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BB05 JOE, 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 BB05 JOE registered?

BB05 JOE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BB05 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB05 JOE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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