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BF13 YTD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,413 mi
Last recorded106,413 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 YTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 106,413 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,863 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 85,876 miles

Nearside Front side repeater slightly dim

Fail 22 Nov 2023 85,286 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel brake binding to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 77,992 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225 40 18 fitted offside and 255 35 18 fitted nearside (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 40 series fitted offside and 35 series fitted nearside (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Clicking noise from brakes and parking brake binding slightly when released (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel is a rear fitment wheel 8.5inches wide

Offside Rear Road wheel is a front wheel fitment 7.5 inches wide

Fail 26 Nov 2022 77,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 70,458 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 62,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 54,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 54,709 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 47,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 38,154 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 38,154 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 29,551 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

emissions to clean to measure

no headlamp self leveling device fitted, no headlamp washers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,128 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 YTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

BF13 YTD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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