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BE53 VRS

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 VRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 87,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 87,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 72,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 62,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 53,045 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 35,395 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,453 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 15,833 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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BE53 VRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BE53 VRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BE53 VRS registered?

BE53 VRS is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2013.

Is BE53 VRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE53 VRS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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