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BG13 OHB

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,349 mi
Last recorded117,349 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 117,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm, both sides n/s-o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 108,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 108,106 miles

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 98,585 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2021 84,774 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 81,179 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 69,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 57,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,629 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 50,629 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OHB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHB, 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 BG13 OHB registered?

BG13 OHB is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is BG13 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 OHB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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