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BK13 BVX

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,680 mi
Last recorded130,680 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 BVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,680 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted, misted and wet underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 119,880 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre inner edges slightly worn

covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2024 119,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyre inner edges slightly worn

covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,315 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2023 111,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,080 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 69,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,956 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,950 miles

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

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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BK13 BVX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK13 BVX, 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

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What year was BK13 BVX registered?

BK13 BVX is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for BK13 BVX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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