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BG63 SBX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,789 mi
Last recorded135,789 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG63 SBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 135,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 103,082 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe & some suspension components corroded rear

Pass 22 Dec 2022 99,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on wall all round. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,585 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 85,132 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 85,132 miles

Offside Front Upper Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 73,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 60,489 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 46,200 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2016 34,594 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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BG63 SBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG63 SBX, 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 BG63 SBX registered?

BG63 SBX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is BG63 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG63 SBX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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