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BF13 ZFU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,533 mi
Last recorded112,533 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 112,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,359 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 94,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,179 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 78,179 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 71,372 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,836 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,836 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 68,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 68,413 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 58,509 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 58,504 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,252 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 44,251 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 24,152 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 ZFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

BF13 ZFU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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