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BK13 VPD

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

164,430 mi
Last recorded164,430 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 VPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 164,430 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 163,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 146,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 146,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 131,692 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 131,690 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 114,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 May 2020 105,010 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 105,010 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,060 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 93,056 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 70,046 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 47,016 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 47,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 31,668 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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BK13 VPD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BK13 VPD, 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 VPD registered?

BK13 VPD is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2013.

Is BK13 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 VPD shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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