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BG13 OLK

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 OLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 122,596 miles

** Parking brake efficiency only just met at 16% **

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm tread. 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 113,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,470 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 106,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,295 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 94,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 77,138 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 66,720 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,107 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,152 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 28,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 23,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 23,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,923 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 OLK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

BG13 OLK is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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