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BG13 YUU

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,092 mi
Last recorded122,092 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 122,092 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2025 112,554 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,902 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 99,034 miles

Rear corrosion on rear subframe near known failure points

Fail 8 Jul 2023 99,034 miles

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

Rear corrosion on rear subframe near known failure points

Fail 29 Jun 2023 99,026 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 89,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 89,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 72,377 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 72,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 63,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 53,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 44,385 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,613 miles

Rear unable to check belts as seats folded in downward position

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 YUU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

BG13 YUU is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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