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BG13 NHJ

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 133,155 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 133,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above left driveshaft (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2025 126,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2024 119,757 miles

Central Exhaust clamp detracted

Pass 11 Feb 2023 113,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 103,542 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 103,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,285 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,850 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,631 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2018 84,631 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 67,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 55,178 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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BG13 NHJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BG13 NHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 NHJ registered?

BG13 NHJ is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BG13 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 NHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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