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BG13 YXC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,321 mi
Last recorded165,321 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 YXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 165,321 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 150,369 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 150,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 141,226 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 141,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.. at rear swollen badly.. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear.. at rear.. swollen badly (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm outer edge. .close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters starting to peel (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen at joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center pipe clamp corroded starting to split

Fail 30 Jun 2022 124,151 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters starting to peel (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swollen at joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center pipe clamp corroded starting to split

Pass 1 Jul 2021 115,050 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 114,553 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor arm detatched (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Park brake grabs (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 103,708 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,464 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine cover

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,464 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine cover

Pass 5 Sep 2017 57,424 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 33,241 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2016 33,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2015 10,639 miles

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

wipers smearing

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 YXC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YXC, 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 YXC registered?

BG13 YXC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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