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BR13 SMR

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

63,187 mi
Last recorded63,187 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR13 SMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,187 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 63,187 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,292 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 46,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 44,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 32,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 31,223 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 29,229 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 26,773 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 25 Aug 2017 24,230 miles

emissions too clean to test

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,180 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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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BR13 SMR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BR13 SMR, 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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What year was BR13 SMR registered?

BR13 SMR is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2013.

Is BR13 SMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR13 SMR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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