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BJ63 HWM

2013 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,655 mi
Last recorded181,655 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ63 HWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 181,655 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 181,637 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

bonnet pull lose and hard to open

offside side repeater dim

play in offside steering arm

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2023 176,620 miles

bonnet hard to open

both front tyres are worn on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

slight bind from offside front brake

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside steering

Pass 26 Oct 2022 169,821 miles

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside steering

Fail 19 Oct 2022 169,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side 41 (1.4.1 (a))

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

slight play in nearside front drop link

slight play in offside steering

Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,850 miles

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

slight play in offside front drop link

slight play in offside steering knocking

Fail 20 Oct 2021 160,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

nearside rear tyre worn 3mm

slight play in offside front drop link

slight play in offside steering knocking

Pass 29 Sep 2020 150,304 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 150,304 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 137,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slow to react (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 96,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 74,339 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ63 HWM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ63 HWM, 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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BJ63 HWM is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 2013.

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