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BF13 XTV

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,397 mi
Last recorded101,397 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 101,397 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot perished, furthest front arm

Fail 18 Nov 2024 101,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on inside (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f lower arm ball joint boot perished, furthest front arm

parking brake poor on o/s/r

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,067 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,066 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT BADLY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WORN TO INNER EDGE AND CUT TO CHORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD LOOSE

Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 93,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 5 Nov 2021 85,631 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 45 17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 79,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,372 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 73,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,985 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 57,790 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,250 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,889 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under-trays fitted obscuring 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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BF13 XTV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

BF13 XTV is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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