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BOT 80T

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,572 mi
Last recorded121,572 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 80T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,572 miles

Driver shaft seals slightly leaking but not excessive

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering damper has slight play

Pass 17 Jul 2025 47,703 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 119,757 miles

Driver shaft seals slightly leaking but not excessive

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just met.

Steering damper has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2024 43,380 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,285 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 113,244 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 113,244 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 35,235 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,530 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 30,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to cats being removed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened nsf rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 102,585 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 26,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,025 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 25,106 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 66,910 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 23,886 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,851 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 48,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 33,151 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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BOT 80T is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BOT 80T, 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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BOT 80T is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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