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BD63 EKE

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,404 mi
Last recorded171,404 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 EKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 171,404 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 171,398 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. on rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 162,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2024 162,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,420 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 150,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER WALL DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S AND N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 136,241 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 125,680 miles

ABORT EMISSIONS TEST NO EXCELLERATION DETECTED

Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,563 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 102,163 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 84,510 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,094 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 54,935 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BD63 EKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD63 EKE, 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 BD63 EKE registered?

BD63 EKE is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2013.

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