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BF13 CGX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,999 mi
Last recorded114,999 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 114,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 114,884 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush has been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 106,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has been marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,717 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,293 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 96,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded BY CLIP (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 88,714 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 81,922 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 77,058 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,652 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,837 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 34,837 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,864 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 CGX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

BF13 CGX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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