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BC56 BPC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,237 mi
Last recorded64,237 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC56 BPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 64,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2026 83,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,853 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))

both front tyres starting to show edge wear

both sides front suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/r tyre average 3mm however lower on inner edge 255/35/18w xl

Fail 24 Oct 2025 63,851 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of front discs (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod detatched (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

both front tyres starting to show edge wear

both sides front suspension arm bushes perished

o/s/r tyre average 3mm however lower on inner edge 255/35/18w xl

Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,058 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 60,058 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rod detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 15 Feb 2024 55,345 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 55,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18y (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wheelbearings have very slight play

both sides front lower arm bushes perished/showing wear

front discs starting to show wear

n/s/r tyre average 3mm 255/35/18y xl

rear pads approx 80% worn & discs slight wear noted

Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 53,125 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,126 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,678 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 49,868 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and totally devoid of tread to the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0 mm and totally devoid of tread to the inner edge ( through to the 2nd layer of rubber) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,696 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 42,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 33,144 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 27 Apr 2018 36,329 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 36,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm, 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm, 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,134 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 22,384 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,834 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,087 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,570 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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BC56 BPC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BC56 BPC, 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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BC56 BPC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2013.

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