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BF13 CDK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,633 mi
Last recorded118,633 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 118,633 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 118,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged/marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,642 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 106,642 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 106,626 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected parking brake holding on after release of hand brake (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 86,000 miles

Rear brake pads are worn

Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,300 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 58,281 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,703 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,824 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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BF13 CDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BF13 CDK, 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 BF13 CDK registered?

BF13 CDK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BF13 CDK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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