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BJ13 ELC

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,923 mi
Last recorded81,923 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 ELC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,923 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,870 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2025 76,916 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2025 76,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,768 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2024 69,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,186 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,705 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,891 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,523 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 24,197 miles

Engine cover + under panels fitted

Front tyres slightly scrubbing out + perishing

Slight surface corrosion to both front inner brake discs

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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BJ13 ELC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol 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 BJ13 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ13 ELC?

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What year was BJ13 ELC registered?

BJ13 ELC is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 2013.

Is BJ13 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ13 ELC 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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